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“All that homeopathic teething stuff, I don’t recommend. Teething medicine is not recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics because it can be absorbed into the blood stream and can cause problems including seizures. “If it’s truly a bad a couple nights, you can give your baby a dose of infant acetaminophen before bed. “Teething biscuits, I don’t like at all. A big chunk can break off and then there’s a huge chunk of biscuit in your baby’s mouth that can cause choking....

And worst of all — the placement of the rip was in a terrible spot … Right on my inner, upper thigh. A totally NOT OK spot to have a rip, even if I was OK with wearing ripped jeans, which I’m not really because I feel silly. These are my very favorite jeans, do you hear me? Which means, like many other women I know, they are basically my ONLY jeans....

I’ve created two funeral-appropriate outfits — one budget-friendly dress ensemble and a pricier pants-and-blouse outfit. All of the accessories are kept simple on purpose, since this is not the occasion to draw attention to yourself with statement accessories or bright colors. Keep everything subdued and show your respect to the family of the deceased. More from The Stir: What to Wear to the Office Funeral Attire — Budget Friendly If you prefer to wear a dress to the funeral, this A-line design by Tahari is a good choice....

Naomi had no memory of her sexual violations, and reportedly she was drinking more than usual because her father had been diagnosed with cancer. When she’d wake up in unusual positions, or in another room, or with her nails painted, her boyfriend would blame it on her drinking. But police believe he was sedating her on top of it. Naomi says her life has been destroyed. What a scumbag. Somnophilia is an actual psychological condition — a predatory sexual paraphilia — of someone who finds sleeping people sexually arousing....

You may be wondering — in what universe does that make any sense at all?!? It doesn’t! Unless you think your wait staff should double as security. I believe that’s the twisted logic at play here. If you’re careless enough not to notice when your customers sneak out without paying you deserve to have your pay docked. Oh yeah, and apparently confronting the miscreants is also your job. Recently a restaurant worker posted a rant on Reddit about being fired because she refused to cover the $96 tab left unpaid by some jerk diners....

Un-furrow your eyebrows, folks. “Arm vaginas” are supposedly where your skin folds when your arm meets your torso, and it’s probably due to the fact that you, you know, have a human body. The term first came to fruition in 2014, when Jennifer Lawrence told reporters on the SAG awards red carpet: “I know I have armpit fat, it’s okay. Oh, it’s armpit vagina. This is awful.” More from CafeMom: 23 Female Celebrities Who Let Their Armpit Hair Grow & Flow Embedded content: https://media....

We scoped the Internet for these epic notes from just who were just totally done with their siblings and parents, and needed a major break. Take a look at the best (and by best, we mean ambitious!) runaway notes from kids. How can you not laugh at #6?! Has your kid ever been mad over something like that? Image via capturing_motherhood/Instagram Ok, fine. Thanks for the 8 years, Mom. More from The Stir: 14 Mother’s Day Cards From Kids Who Meant Well, But … So considerate, wouldn’t you say?...

We talked with Holly, a mom of two in her early 40s who had an open marriage for years. In some ways, it’s a lot simpler than you’d think — but it can also be complicated in ways you can’t anticipate. Contrary to the cliche, trying an open marriage was Holly’s idea, not her husband’s. There wasn’t anything wrong with our sex lives," she says, “I was just a little bit bored....

They can’t go to school, but they also can’t just sleep all day. So what is a busy mom or dad to do? There are many activities that kids can do when they’re sick that don’t require them to run and jump and play, but will also keep them reasonably entertained and not too bored. Here are 10 ideas for sick day “fun”: What do you do when your little one is sick?...

Interracial dating is technically no longer taboo, but considering the way Black girls are judged for dating white guys, you’d think otherwise — and it comes at us from all sides, from being made to feel guilty for dating outside of your race to being told you’re not good enough to date a white person. Here are just a few examples of the things Black girls everywhere are tired of hearing when they step out with a white guy:...

“My background was in art,” Goard says. “I had always been interested in experimenting with cake as art.” Feast your eyes on these truly artistic creations and then tell us: What would your “dream” sculpted cake be? Image via Debbie Does Cakes It was while working at that erotic bakery that Goard got the idea of opening her own shop. “My co-worker suggested I start my own business just focusing on those sculpted cakes, and after about a year of saving and planning, I did just that....

OR IS IT?? True, growing most fruit and vegetables requires two things typically in short supply indoors: sunlight and space. So you’re not likely to cultivate any prize beefsteak tomatoes and giant pumpkins in your house this winter, if that’s what you were thinking. Though maybe you read our handy little primer on growing your own pumpkins, which is fantastic if you did, because now you won’t have to spend a bundle on your Halloween jack-o’-lanterns!...

Wow, fact #9 explains so much about why breastfeeders slim down so fast post-pregnancy! Image © Wavebreak Media Ltd./Corbis title: “10 Incredible Facts About Breast Milk You Ve Never Heard Before” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-07” author: “Rachel Lopez” Wow, fact #9 explains so much about why breastfeeders slim down so fast post-pregnancy! Image © Wavebreak Media Ltd./Corbis title: “10 Incredible Facts About Breast Milk You Ve Never Heard Before” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-20” author: “Delores Carter” Wow, fact #9 explains so much about why breastfeeders slim down so fast post-pregnancy!...

More from CafeMom: 16 Crock-Pot Side Dish Recipes Perfect for a Summer BBQ Getting little kids to eat anything can sometimes be a problem. But for the mom who has a kid who won’t eat because of how something looks or smells, or due to its textuer? Well, that can make dinner time impossible. What’s a mom to do? These tricks we’ve found address the many reasons why little ones refuse to eat....

Save yourself the headache of getting your kids a whole bunch of junk they don’t really want or need. Instead, here are 10 super cool ideas for your teen’s stockings (and best of all, each one is under $10): What do you put in your teenager’s Christmas stocking? What teenage girl doesn’t love painting her nails? Throw some funfetti into the picture, and you have an instantly awesome stocking stuffer....

Click on to find out some of the characteristics of marriages that researchers say are more likely to end in divorce. You might be surprised to discover what makes you more likely to go from “I do” to “I don’t anymore.” Do you ever worry about divorce? Hmm, could it be because parents are also probably sleep-deprived, pressed for time, and have less money for things like date nights and long weekends away to do “relationship maintenance”?...

More from CafeMom: 15 Single Moms Reveal the Scariest Thing About Dating We asked Tina B. Tessina, PhD (aka “Dr. Romance”), psychotherapist and author of a new book about how to celebrate differences in a relationship, for her advice on knowing when one is ready to love again — and how to start dating. More from CafeMom: The Divorce Bucket List: 50 Things to Do When a Marriage Ends Dr....

A lot of my friends, well, they’re dealing with infidelity, which brings about a whole new set of issues. Can you get over your partner cheating? Is there a way to have things be right again after the unimaginable has happened? Here’s how to work though infidelity (if you so desire). Have you ever had to deal with infidelity? What did you do? Image via rosshuggett/Flickr title: “10 Tips For Getting Over A Cheating Spouse That Really Do Work” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-26” author: “Louis Renaud” A lot of my friends, well, they’re dealing with infidelity, which brings about a whole new set of issues....

This post is made possible by Dreft. All opinions expressed are our own. Choosing a unique baby shower gift that mom will use can be difficult. Sure, you can get the same thing as everyone else – diapers, wipes, newborn clothing, etc. but why do that when you can have your baby shower gift stand out from the rest while keeping it real. Bringing a unique baby shower gift is great but only if it’s something mom will use after she has the baby....

More from CafeMom: 15 Signs of an Emotionally Abusive Relationship We found real women’s confessions on how they found out that their spouse was cheating. And their testimonies weren’t pretty. From suspicious credit card spending, profiles on hook-up sites, and the worst of all, the cat being let out of the bag by the kids (!) — these cheating stories are so bad they’ll turn any woman’s hair gray. We may not know if there is an exact science as to why men cheat, but there are some real terrible reasons why they get caught....