family: tips, trends & advice for all things family

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  Totally free fun!

  Long days, curling waves, flashing fireflies—Mother Nature provides lots of summer fun absolutely free. But we've found her some competition this year. These giveaways and too-good-to-be-true freebies will keep you and your wallet on vacation all the way to fall.
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  The 10 Commandments of Fatherhood

  Fatherhood doesn’t come with an instruction manual—we all learn as we go—but here are 10 important lessons for every father to keep in mind as he guides his children through life.
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  20 Pinterest crafting 'fails'

  Oh, Pinterest. We love you, we hate you. You inspire us, and you make us feel terribly lame at the same time. But what we always love, without a fault, is finding examples of people who have tried, and failed, to create a Pinterest-inspired work of art. With that, our fave 'fails.' Original Pinterest inspirations on the left, crafting fails on the right - away we go… By Gina Cohen and Charyn Pfeuffer, MSN Living
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  What every new mom must know

  As told to Kate Meyers Actress Kim Raver wants you to benefit from her sleepless nights: Here, the difficult (and wonderful) lessons she learned about taking care of yourself while taking care of your kids.
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  Delivery room: Uncensored

  What really happens when you give birth? We hate to break it, but the movies haven’t prepared you for what it’s really like. Here’s all the stuff moms revealed they did in the delivery room. Even your closest friends won’t tell you this stuff!
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  10 things every dad-to-be should know (but no one tells them!)

  Dads, you know there will be sleepless nights and endless diaper changes. But here's what you really need to know about becoming a father that no one warns you about.
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  Dads tell all: What they wish their partners knew

  We got new dads to dish on what they wish their partners knew. So, listen up, mamas!
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  10 touching father of the bride moments

  From the walk down the aisle to the father-daughter dance, emotions run high on the wedding day for both the bride and her father. Thankfully, these happy tears were captured and we’ve rounded up some of our favorite special moments in honor of the bride’s best man: her dad.
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  5 summer hazards for cats to avoid

  Keep your feline safe from things like flea and tick medications meant for dogs and open windows in tall apartment buildings.
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  Cat breeds with funny names

  From the short-legged Munchkin to the affectionate Ragdoll, we've rounded up 11 cat breeds with fun and clever names. You might not be familiar with them, but they all deserve your attention.
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  10 adorable canines who are ready for the dog days of summer

  To celebrate the start of longer days and warmer weather, we rounded up our favorite pups dressed up in summer attire. From hula skirts and board shorts to sunglasses and straw hats, we can’t get enough of these chic (and adorable) canine outfits.