The 6 Best Gifts You Can Give Kids Without Spending Money

As you're doing your shopping this season, don't lose sight of the things that truly matter.
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There are days when being a mom seems like one endless pop quiz. The baby's crying when she should be napping. Do you wait to see if she can soothe herself or rush in to rock her? Your preschooler is defying you. Do you calmly explain the rules again or give him a time-out for not listening? And if you choose the wrong option (to these and a thousand other dilemmas), could you scar your kid for life?

Relax. These little dramas aren't as important as your big-picture approach to being a mom. We've zeroed in on the factors that really make a difference in your child's life.

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PamD1969gmail wrote:

I agree with Anonymous. Sometimes it's better to be single and healthy than be with your baby's father and unhealthy and unhappy. I think it's okay to set a good example for your child as a solo parent. I'm not unsubscribing though, I'm just sick of the notion that we're not complete without a man to support us.

12/12/2011 08:21:48 AM Report Abuse
anonymous wrote:

I love most of the suggestions;however, the condescending tone of assuming that ALL GOOD MOMS are in relationships ruins it. There are wonderful moms who don't have "partners" or "relationships to nurture" for a multitude of reasons. This attitude is archaic! I am unsubscribing because I find this just too much!

12/10/2011 09:30:34 AM Report Abuse
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