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For the first - and only — time in the almost five year history
of this website, an unusual exception
has been made in honor of Mother's Day - a feature of guest
contributing mom writers. Fourteen amazing moms have stepped up and graciously agreed
to contribute articles so the moms who regularly visit the site can learn from
their advice and expertise.
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Enjoy these articles full of advice from the top mom experts in various
fields. Share the articles with the moms in your life.  After all, we all
appreciate a little help sometimes.
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			<h3>Judy Antell</h3>
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			Judy Antell is the editor of Big Apple Parent, Brooklyn Parent and
			Queens Parent. She travels frequently with her three daughters, Hallie,
			15, Sela, 14 and Nora, 9. Judy lives in Brooklyn with her husband and
			children.
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			<a href="/parenting_advice/fort_lauderdale_for_families.html">Read the article</a>
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			<h3>Elizabeth Pantley</h3>
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			Elizabeth Pantley has redefined stress-free parenting with her classic
			books The No-Cry Sleep Solution, The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers
			and Preschoolers, and The No-Cry Potty Training Solution. Her newest
			title is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0071471596/islandtravela-20" target="_blank">The No-Cry Discipline Solution</a>.
			She is the president of Better Beginnings, a parent-education company,
			mother of four, and the author of eight books for parents that are
			available in eighteen languages.
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			<a href="/parenting_advice/tantrums.html">Read the article</a> 
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			<h3>Teri Crane</h3>
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			Teri Crane is nationally known as <a href="http://www.tericrane.com/" target="_blank">The Potty Pro</a>
			to the thousands who have gone through her potty training boot camp.
			Ms. Crane has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN, NPR & XM
			Radio, local television and radio on both coasts, including Canada's
			CBC Today and City News. She has also been featured in Publisher's
			Weekly, Parents, and American Baby. She is the author of the
			bestseller, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0743273133/islandtravela-20" target="_blank">Potty Train Your Child in Just ONE Day; Proven Secrets of the Potty Pro</a> (Simon & Schuster, May 2006) which is already in its 7th printing.
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			<a href="/parenting_advice/potty_parties_are_the_way_to_go_literally.html">Read the article</a> 
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			<h3>The Meal Makeover Moms</h3>
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			Janice Newell
			Bissex, MS, RD &
			Liz Weiss, MS, RD are <em>The
			Meal Makeover Moms</em>.  They are
			registered dietitians and the<em> </em>authors
			of <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0767914236/islandtravela-20">The
			Moms' Guide to Meal Makeovers: Improving the Way Your Family Eats, One Meal at
			a Time!</a></em> and founders of the online Meal Makeover Moms' Club at their <a href="http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com/">website</a>.  If you have a question or comment, post to
			their <a href="http://www.mealmakeovermoms.blogspot.com/">blog</a>.
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			<a href="/parenting_advice/veggify_your_childs_diet.html">Read the article</a> 
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			<h3>Sheryl Matthys</h3>
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			Sheryl Matthys has two children, two greyhounds and is training to
			become a certified dog trainer. As the DogSexpert, and Co-Founder of <a href="http://www.leashesandlovers.com/">leashesandlovers.com</a>,
			Sheryl Matthys talks with dog lovers on how their dogs impact their
			personal relationships. Leashes and Lovers offers events and online
			connections (<a href="http://www.fetchamate.com/">fetchamate.com</a> & <a href="http://www.fetchafriend.com/">fetchafriend.com</a>) and a business directory (<a href="http://www.fetchabiz.com/">www.fetchabiz.com</a>). 
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			<a href="/parenting_advice/is_your_dog_friendly.html">Read the article</a> 
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			<h3>Cathy Moxley</h3>
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			Cathy Moxley, M.A., is a mother of three, fitness expert, and author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0976780003/islandtravela-20" target="_blank">The Busy Mom's Ultimate Fitness Guide</a>.
			Her book, featured in the Washington Post includes four levels of
			mom-specific home workouts, real-life stories, and much more. Find it,
			her 20-minute Playground Workout, and other free downloads at <a href="http://www.busymomsolutions.com/" target="_blank">busymomsolutions.com</a>. 
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			<a href="/parenting_advice/fitness_success_secrets_for_busy_moms.html">Read the article</a> 
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			<h3>Kathy Peterson</h3>
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			Kathy Peterson is a celebrity design and lifestyle expert, author,
			national TV host and step-mom of four great kids. She is frequently
			quoted and featured in numerous publications and has made TV
			appearances on HGTV, DIY Network, TNN, PBS and The Discovery Channel.
			Subscribe for a free newsletter at <a href="http://www.kathypeterson.com/" target="_blank">kathypeterson.com</a> 
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			<a href="/parenting_advice/tips_for_showcasing_baby_photos_and_childrens_artwork.html">Read the article</a> 
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			<h3>Tracy Bobbitt</h3>
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			As the Founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.cribrockcouture.com/" target="_blank">Crib Rock™</a>
			brand children's clothing (best known for concert tees showcasing
			nursery rhyme characters on rap, pop and rock tours), Tracy Bobbitt is
			by all admissions an accidental authority on Mother Goose but highly
			enthusiastic children's clothing connoisseur. Visit her <a href="http://www.cribrockcouture.com/" target="_blank">website</a> to locate retailers and to purchase Crib Rock™ online.
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			<a href="/parenting_advice/the_mother_of_all_baby_showers.html">Read the article</a> 
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			<h3>Jill Spivack and Jennifer Waldburger</h3>
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			Jill Spivack, LMSW and Jennifer Waldburger, LCSW are family therapists and co-founders of Los Angeles-based <a href="http://www.sleepyplanet.com/" target="_blank">Sleepy Planet</a>, where they offer private sleep consultations and parent education. Their book and DVD, entitled <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0757305601/islandtravela-20" target="_blank">The Sleepeasy Solution : The Exhausted Parent's Guide to Getting Your Child to Sleep</a>, was released in May 2007. You can visit them at their <a href="http://www.sleepyplanet.com/" target="_blank">website</a>. 
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			<a href="/parenting_advice/when_your_little_energizer_bunny_wont_sleep.html">Read the article</a> 
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			<h3>Blythe Lipman</h3>
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			Blythe Lipman is a nationally recognized baby expert and the author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0976257602/islandtravela-20" target="_blank">Help! My Baby Came Without Instructions</a>,
			an award-winning book of easy-to-use tips to make that first year with
			baby a breeze. Fast problem-solving for sleeping, crying, eating,
			teething, etc. in a list format. Visit her <a href="http://www.babyinstructions.com/" target="_blank">website</a> to see more. 
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			<a href="/parenting_advice/help_i_need_a_break.html">Read the article</a> 
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			<h3>Carolyn Ellis</h3>
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			Divorce coach, Carolyn B. Ellis, is the founder of Thrive after Divorce
			and the author of The 7 Pitfalls of Single Parenting: What to Avoid to
			Help Your Children Thrive After Divorce. For more simple life-changing
			tips for single parents, visit her <a href="http://www.thriveafterdivorce.com/" target="_blank">website</a> to receive a FREE report. 
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			<a href="/parenting_advice/success_strategies_for_single_mothers.html">Read the article</a> 
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			<h3>Whitney Wingerd</h3>
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			Whitney Wingerd is the founder and editor of <a href="http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/" target="_blank">Mommies with Style</a>,
			the online community for trendy Moms. She writes weekly on her "Mommy
			Style" column and blog on Disney's Family.com. She lives outside of
			Philadelphia with her two boys (3 and baby), husband and two cats. 
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			<a href="/parenting_advice/the_mommy_uprising_frumpy_no_more.html">Read the article</a> 
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