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Junk food veganism

I admit it — I'm a vegan and I eat (and occasionally feed my young children) Oreos, potato chips, french fries and dark chocolate chips. Am I cheating? Not technically.

5 Sunscreen mistakes you're (probably) making

Have you ever slathered yourself in sunscreen, headed to the beach with your straw hat and a good book, and then hours later found yourself painfully sunburned despite your best efforts at sun protection? Small mistakes in your protection routine are most likely to blame. Here are five common mistakes you may be making — and the simple ways to remedy them!

Listen to Your Mother: Giving Mother's Day a microphone

Listen to Your Mother is a national series of live readings by local writers in celebration of Mother's Day. Each show is produced, directed and performed by local communities, for local communities. Founder Ann Imig shares the story of Listen to Your Mother with us.

6 Tips to grow your own vegan family

My husband and I became vegan three years ago, shortly after our first child was born — and prior to that we had been vegetarians for 23 years collectively. For us, the transition to a purely vegan lifestyle wasn’t too difficult because we were both taught to practice healthy eating habits from an early age.

What happens when a sexually abused child grows up

Sexual abuse is a violation of trust and an act of power over someone who is vulnerable. This violation is not just about the act of sex, it encompasses a myriad of elements. Apart from breaching trust, sexual abuse breaks boundaries and all but extinguishes the victim’s sense of self.

Bring out your inner princess at Disneyland's Fantasy Faire

The first time your child meets their favorite Disney princess is a magical experience. An enchanting Fantasyland expansion promises to make that moment even more special. Read on to discover the adventures that await you and your family at Disneyland's Fantasy Faire!

Festive celebrity fun

Life's a beach for some of our favorite celebrity families! From Milla Jovovich's Hawaiian adventures, to Jessica Alba's fun in the Mexican sun, more than one celebrity family hit the tropics this past holiday season.

Celebrate National Pie Day

The holidays may be over, but for pie lovers everywhere there is another reason to celebrate! January 23 marks National Pie Day. Pie is a piece of American culture... and has been for centuries. We found a few great pie recipes to help you celebrate the occasion.

Lifelong readers

We all know that we want our children to develop a passion for reading and become lifelong readers. As parents, we play a huge role in that and we can set them up for success with a handful of helpful tricks.

Penne pasta in vodka sauce with vodka cocktails

Looking for your new go-to recipe? Melissa Gorga of Real Housewives of New Jersey shares this amazing pasta dish that is sure to please and easy to make. Top it off with an amazing vodka cocktail and enjoy.

Lauri Jo's cheese ball

Does the cheese ball ever wear out its welcome at a holiday party buffet? No way! These festive cheese ball varieties will be the hit of your Christmas cocktail party.

Decorating for your kids

The best thing about decorating for kids is that you can really let your imagination run wild like I did in my three kids' rooms below! The more fanciful, the better.

Favorite celebrity family holiday feasts

Celebrity parents are getting into the holiday spirit. Celebrity Baby Scoop asked some of our favorite Hollywood parents about their must-have recipes and dishes this holiday season. See which delicacies will be finding their way onto some of the more famous Christmas or Hanukkah tables this year.

Classic roast chicken

As the holidays approach, visions of traditional meals undoubtedly fill your mind. While it can be tempting to cook those family favorites as our parents and grandparents prepared them, with a few tweaks, you can trim some of the fat and make them healthier and every bit as flavorful.

Cranberry swirl cheesecake

It's that time of year where we're either careful about every bite we eat or we just give in and eat with reckless holiday abandon. But, with Cooking Light's The New Way to Cook Light, you can have your (cheese) cake and eat it too!

Chili-roasted sweet potato nuggets

If you struggle to get your little ones to eat what the adults are eating for dinner, you'll want to add Cooking Light Real Family Food to your bookshelf! This helpful book is packed with tips and recipes that will help your children happily eat like grown-ups in no time.

Creamy espresso vodka cocktails

National Espresso Day is Friday, Nov. 23, and what better way to celebrate than with an amazing espresso cocktail?

5 Steps to being a great mom

Maintaining confidence as a mom can be tough when faced with parenting challenges. Focusing on five important things can help moms deal with daily difficulties as they strive to be the best mothers they can be.

Alana Stewart on cancer foundation and “amazing” daughter Kimberly Stewart

Author, actress, mom, grandma and close friend to Farrah Fawcett, Alana Stewart, opens up to Celebrity Baby Scoop about her role as president of the Farrah Fawcett Foundation, her 30-year friendship with Farrah, her daughter Kimberly Stewart and granddaughter Delilah.

What’s on your child’s emotional wish list?

This time of year, children are eagerly compiling their holiday wish lists. While parents get ready to search high and low for the latest toys and must-have gift items, I also encourage them to stop and think about what tops their child's emotional wish list.