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“The term ‘growing pain’ is a bit of a misnomer,” says pediatrician Dr. Carol Wilkinson, medical director of Kinsights, an advice sharing network for parents. “Studies have shown that they are not associated with periods of rapid growth.” Instead, these aches in the muscles can simply be signs that your child’s muscles are sore from playing hard on the playground or something deeper — a stress or big social change that can lower their pain tolerance and make it hard to sleep....

Described as a “soothing, microwavable aromatherapy product,” the animals are filled with wheat and lavender. Once you pop them in the microwave, they emit a lovely fragrance and retain their heat. Sounds perfect for bedtime, right? Well, not so fast. That wheat filling was doing a whole lot more than advertised — it was attracting bugs, namely grain weevils, according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Mom Kamren Weiler explains what she saw when she attempted to repair a simple rip in her daughter’s toy, made by company Cozy Hugs: Gross!...

Yes, that feeling of trust we have in certain people — or that feeling of suspicion — may be based entirely on their facial features. Temple University researcher Brian C. Holtz tested this idea and found that we actually judge people’s actions and intentions partly on how trustworthy we think their faces look. So what does a guilty face look like — and what does an innocent face look like?...

The reality is, these quirks are precisely what make us love each other. For instance, my closest friend is a voracious reader who I SWEAR reads three books a week. It’s unusual and funky and totally her. It makes me love her. We all have these things about ourselves too. So I asked a number of women (and men) about the uniquely crazy things that made them love their spouses....

Recently, Khloe Kardashian allowed fans to sneak a peek inside her pretty-as-a-picture pantry, and it seems to us that there hasn’t been a cereal incident in quite some time (maybe ever). Embedded content: https://twitter.com/people/status/790649090489155584 Needless to say, it gave us major pantry envy. Once we relegated that jealousy to the back of the cupboard, we decided to get inspired. If you’re in the market for a makeover, let these 10 swoon-worthy pantries motivate you to get going to your own Pinterest-perfect pantry....

A doctor who specializes in the health needs of women, Dr. Yael Varnardo — aka Dr. V of AskDoctorV.com — admits, “There can be actual physical discomfort and mental anxiety that goes into the whole [mammogram] process that winds us up.” But thankfully, it is possible to make the exam less annoying. Here, Dr. V shared with us her top tips for a more comfortable mammogram … More from The Stir: 5 Things You May Not Know About Mammograms Before the exam: During the exam: How do you make mammograms less painful?...

I am a hypochondriac mama and if you have ever felt the need to check your baby’s temperature every three hours, you may be one, too. Luckily I have a patient, loving pediatrician who understands I am neurotic and allows me to speak my paranoia. This way I don’t feel dumb for calling her at 2 a.m. because my baby threw up or bumped his head on the crib slats....

More from CafeMom: 10 Unapologetic Truths Single Moms Wish Everyone Knew If dating as a single person can be a messy combination of fun and frustrating, dating as a single mom poses its own unique challenges. From figuring out if a guy is into kids, how to talk to children about dating, and knowing when to date after a divorce — there are so many tricky ins-and-outs of dating while a parent....

In the spirit of good-natured fun — rather than snide finger pointing, because you know what they say about pots, kettles, and glass houses — here are 13 deeply hilarious school typos that we’ll go ahead and file under “FALE.” title: “13 Hilariously Cringeworthy School Typos Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-02” author: “Larry Vines” In the spirit of good-natured fun — rather than snide finger pointing, because you know what they say about pots, kettles, and glass houses — here are 13 deeply hilarious school typos that we’ll go ahead and file under “FALE....

Whether we’re talking about single mothers’ lifestyles, backgrounds, or child-rearing techniques, there are still so many commonly held misconceptions about women raising children alone in this country; like most myths, they’re largely untrue. Let’s put a stop to these tired, insulting old ideas by calling them out once and for all! Image via iStock.com/DGLimages More from CafeMom: 12 Quotes to Inspire Single Moms on Their Hardest Days (PHOTOS) More from CafeMom: 12 Brutally Honest Rules for Dating a Single Mom (PHOTOS) More from CafeMom: 21 Hot Hollywood Single Mamas (PHOTOS) More from CafeMom: 17 Favorite Movies That Celebrated Single Moms (PHOTOS)...

Sweet and savory options abound and you can enjoy them without the guilt, sugar rush (and inevitable crash), and bloating that often accompany your more traditional fare. Give these snacks a whirl and see what the fuss is about. Image via thelazypaleo.com More from The Stir: 13 All-Natural Popsicles Kids & Grown-Ups Will Enjoy Without a Lick of Guilt More from The Stir: 8 Protein Bites So Pretty You Won’t Believe the Recipes Are Good for You (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 12 Summery Sorbets You Can Churn Up Yourself More from The Stir: 6 Slimming Smoothie Recipes That’ll Jumpstart Your Diet (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 12 Fast & Fresh Salads for Warm Weather Evenings...

But now, after 11 years of mostly happy marriage, I occasionally think about that crappy apartment with a bit of fondness. It wasn’t great, but it was all mine. No picking up after anyone else, no sharing the remote control, and no negotiating over the correct temperature for the thermostat. Good times. I shared my memory with some friends, and it turns out that almost all of us sometimes miss the single life, even if we love our partners....

The brainchild of Patrick Quinn, founder of dad-centric social network Life of Dad, the #CheerioChallenge is proof that parents (particularly dads!) never tire of finding ways to make the sometimes tedious tasks associated with raising kids a little more entertaining — and to think, all you need is a box of cereal in the pantry to join the fun! Well, that and a kid who’s a heavy sleeper. Check out our slideshow for inspiration!...

Yet, the beauty industry still manages to fail Black women, even as it strives to be more inclusive: The Environmental Working Group, a consumer advocacy organization, examined the ingredients in 1,177 beauty products marketed to Black women and found that one in 12 products is “highly hazardous.” Still, there’s a crop of Black-owned beauty brands that have risen to meet the challenge of satisfying Black women on the beauty and skincare front....

More from CafeMom: 21 Things ’80s Kids Did That Would Horrify Us Now We found real parents who described the funniest, what-the-heck moments ever caused by their children. The truth about children being that they are totally strange, of course. Maybe it’s their wild imagination, their boundless energy, or their lack of understanding about how the world works, but raising kids is like raising some of the biggest weirdos we’ve ever met....

Amelia is reportedly “unhappy with him acting out the explicit sex scenes in the controversial film,” so he could be throwing in the towel on appearing in the sexy film’s sequels. Bummer! Say what you will about whether or not Amelia’s rumored jealousy is justified, but plenty of us have been surprised by similar feelings at one time or another. Here, 15 women confess what has made them jealous in the past and what they think those feelings said about their marriage....

More from CafeMom: 13 Funny Texts Between Parents & Kids That Make Us LOL Imagine this: It’s Christmas Eve and not a creature is stirring, except Mom and Dad because someone forgot to buy batteries for all the new Christmas gifts. Darn it! Or how about this: Mom is sitting in Christmas Day mass and realizes that she didn’t turn the oven on for the turkey before they left the house....

Confession time: I have underbutt tattoos. I got them when I was 24, and they’ve served me well ever since. They’ve been the stars of many photo shoots, and they make me really happy whenever I think about them. Yes, getting inked on the underbooty area hurts. It hurts a lot. But oh boy, is it ever worth it. Here are 18 spectatcular underbutt tattoos that will make your amazing ass the star of the show....

Maybe it’s all the pink-colored sprinkles. Maybe it’s how bright and vivid reds contrast against all that white chocolate. Maybe it’s just the fact that everything is doused and dipped in chocolate. Whatever it is, we have to admit that we think Valentine’s Day desserts are downright adorable and we’re in love with them! Oh, it’s all just so heartwarming. But one thing that’s not-so-heartwarming? The fact that we need to make huge batches of Valentine’s Day treats for all the events our kid is going to....

We could easily keep our dog houses simple, but where’s the fun in that? We love seeing extravagant dog perches, and some owners really go all out — but we don’t blame them at all. Not only is picking out or designing a specialty dog house a lot of fun, but there are also so many different ways to go about it. These luxury houses come in all different sizes, colors, styles, but that’s just the beginning....