No matter how comfortable we adults are with our own sexuality, toddler masturbation is bound to make us uncomfortable. Still, since sitting there tongue-tied isn’t the answer, here’s a primer on how to navigate through this awkward conversation without giving your kids a hangup that’ll haunt them later in life. Know that it’s common. It often happens right around the toddler stage because they’re out of diapers, offering them easier access....
There’s a reason why Weatherly wouldn’t last long if motherhood was her job; it can seriously suck. “I would soooo quit. I would just walk out of that cubicle, slam the door, and give them the old peace sign and never look back,” the blogger wrote on Facebook. “Or I’d go all ‘Office Space’ on them and start beating different machines with baseball bats out in the alley outside, and offer them a wave and a ‘bye Felicia....
Amanda admits she fell hard for Dominic, but was wrong by “foolishly thinking” she was in a monogamous relationship with the actor. Apparently, Dom was still seeing his ex-girlfriend on and off while simultaneously seeing Amanda. So Amanda broke up with him, then they got back together, and then they broke up again … you know how this story goes. Amanda admits she got her “heart broken pretty hard” and now finds it really difficult to open up to a new person....
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A 2011 survey shows that, in fact, 70 percent of women lie about their weight in some way. They lie to their doctors, they lie to men, and they even lie to the DMV. I know it’s true because I have done it, too. The reasons are varied, but the reality is they contribute to the problem and only lead to more lies. For many, we lie because men have no idea what women weigh....
I would get up at 5 every morning just so that I could wash my permed hair and scrunch, scrunch, scrunch. By the time I was done, I had added a good five inches to my height with my hair alone! Looking back, the pictures are horrifying. By tenth grade, my friends had staged a permavention and I’d agreed to never perm my hair again. But now, there’s something new in the world of permanent waves....
Everything from advertising to Oscar contention can be negatively affected by the dreaded rating, and producer Jamie Patricof is understandably peeved. So what’s so bad about Blue Valentine and what’s got the MPAA all in a tizzy? Unfortunately, they’re not forthcoming about the details of their decision, but they pointed to a scene in the film where Ryan Gosling’s character wants to have sex with Michelle Williams’ character and she doesn’t....
When you’re getting married, everyone mentions “cold feet.” They say it’s normal. A study out of UCLA reveals the truth about “pre-wedding jitters.” It turns out, they aren’t really “healthy and normal” at all. In fact, pre-wedding jitters are a sign things are very, very wrong. Having lived both sides of it — engaged to the right man and the wrong ones as well — I have to say I agree....
More from CafeMom: Woman Delivers Own Baby During Hurricane Irma Because Moms Are Superheros She gives a glimpse into what a typical night with a newborn looks like. “Let the alarm go off for one hour and run around your house hysterical. If at night, make sure to fall asleep 10 minutes before the alarm goes off again.” And whether it’s to save time or just because you’re so exhausted that you don’t remember anymore, Mazza offers this helpful hint: “Stop brushing your teeth....
How did you find out your son had autism?Atticus has a twin brother named Eddie, and early on they hit most of their developmental milestones within days of each other, from rolling over to standing to walking. Then around the age of 2, Eddie started talking while Atticus skewed off into a weird place. He’d roll his toys back and forth or line them up. After mentioning this behavior during a well visit, I was referred to a specialist....
Here are 10 best quotes about the spring. Read them and get excited. The best months of the year have begun! “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” ~Robin Williams “Spring has returned. The Earth is like a child that knows poems.” ~Rainer Maria Rilke “April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.” ~William Shakespeare “If I had my life to live over, I would start barefoot earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall....
What happens when your child is quarantined upon arrival at the medical clinic or finds himself alongside several of his barfing classmates in the ER lobby? Well, you have yourself a great story, that’s what. Several moms shared with us their most horrifying doctor’s office or emergency room stories, and you won’t believe the insanity they’ve endured. Oh, parenthood. It’s not always pretty, that’s for sure. Just take a look for yourself: What is your craziest emergency room or doctor’s office story?...
See, Halloween costumes have gotten just a tad bit hotter over the years. Don’t tell me you haven’t noticed. Practically every adult woman’s costume is pretty much a super short skirt and halter top, it seems. I’ve even seen a sexy Pikachu costume. No, really! Forget all that walking and candy collecting. Instead, moms should be picking up sexy outfits to go trick-or-treating in the bedroom. Though we guys would really prefer the treats to the tricks....
More from CafeMom: 16 Houseplants That Are Easy to Grow on the Patio Looking to add a little ooomph to the beauty routine? With each new and crazy beauty trend, we of course want to jump right in. Ombré hair? Let’s do it! Bold eyebrows? Let’s go! Vagina nails? — Okay well maybe we didn’t jump on vagina nails. But for most trends, we as consumers can’t wait to try the latest and the greatest....
Kind of important things to leave out, right?! Thankfully, I’m here to provide the lowdown on the postpartum downtown, specifically with regards to using the loo. Seriously, there are products postpartum moms need that we’ve never even heard of before; there are aches and pains we’ve never felt before. And there are bathroom-related symptoms we may have to deal with long after the baby exits the newborn stage. It’s not exactly fun stuff to read about, but knowing it’s coming will help to mentally prepare for it, and know, in advance, that it’s all totally normal....
I’ve thought a lot about this question in terms of my own kids, ages 8 and 4, and I’m totally inspired by the interesting ways, big and small, other families are making sure to raise kids who are kind and generous. “One of the things we did was build a little lending library in our front yard. Our kids really love seeing people leave books and they get super excited to see other kids come and look for children’s books....
“I add a second rinse, and my softener and my dryer sheet are fragrance free. My kids have sensitive skin.” SaraP1989 uses all Free and Clear for everything but her darks, and JeremysMom uses all Free and Clear on “all of our clothes except for my husband’s uniform.” “Smells wonderful” they say. CafeMom ambr2006 is also a Gain fan. “Gain is the one I try to buy, but if my wallet is bare, I will buy whatever is cheapest....
Even if you’re looking to spruce up your outdoor living areas, options abound in materials tough enough to take on both sun and storms. More from The Stir: Shocking Furniture Designed to Smell Like Owner & That’s Not the Worst Part From warm and whimsical to practical and inviting, you’ll be surprised by the interesting options that are sure to add a little extra flair to your living spaces. Do you have a beanbag chair?...
We’ve all probably given our fair share of time-outs and groundings, but some moms weren’t afraid to get a little creative when it comes to their little stinkers. Read on for some truly creative punishments that kids are unlikely to forget anytime soon! Image via iStock.com/Juanmonino I finally snapped and banned them from the bathroom for a week. They could use the toilet, but all other functions, including showers and teeth brushing, took place outside....
Give yourself permission and time to mourn. I gave myself a day. I needed more than that. It can take months, years even, to work through your feelings of grief and loss. Know that you won’t feel like this forever. That said, the intensity of those feelings will wear off over time. You’ll stop hurting. You’ll feel fine, and then one day you’ll be caught off-guard with pain that seems to come out of nowhere....
