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Valentine’s Day DIY Nail Art- 20 Inspiration Designs

Posted on January 15, 2015

From Sister Blog PoshTheSocialite.com

Love is in the air and Valentine’s Day is too! Check out some awesome D.I.Y and professional nail art design ideas. Tell us what your favorite design is from hearts, kisses, and scriptures written with L.O.V.E! Enjoy and tag us in your Valentine’s Day nail art. #PoshVdayNails

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2015 Oscar Nods went to mom-to-be Keira Knightly, Reese Witherspoon and Marion Cotillard

Posted on January 15, 2015

The nominations for the 2015 Academy Awards are out and we saw some familiar past blog features represented among the nominees.

Congratulations for their Best Actress nods to Bellyitch Alums Marion Cotillard for her role in Two Days, One Night and Reese Witherspoon for Wild.

Also, kudos on the “Best Supporting actress” nomination to first time mom-to-be Keira Knightley for her role in The Imitation Game.

Another hearty hat tip to writer and producer of The Lego Movie Philip Lord, who upon discovering that his project didn’t get a best animated film nod, decided to tweet a lego version of an Oscar as compensation.

It’s okay. Made my own! pic.twitter.com/kgyu1GRHGR

— philip lord (@philiplord) January 15, 2015

Smart! Bravo!

h/t my friend Lisa Respers France from CNN

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Study: Napping helps babies retain knowledge

Posted on January 15, 2015

Taking naps after learning new information may help increase a baby’s memory, a new study suggests.

The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is based on tests of six- and 12-month-old babies to see how they retained memories, using a puppet with a removable mitten attached to a bell. Researchers repeated a sequence of actions using the contraption, several times, before the infants took naps of varying lengths.

Those who took naps that lasted longer than 30 minutes were more likely to remember how the device worked than babies who napped for only short periods after the lesson, the New York Times reported. Sleeping has long been tied to improving memory among humans. A recent study by researchers in Montreal found that children who get a good night’s sleep perform better in math and languages. So it makes sense that the benefits of sleep would also help infants.

Photo credit: demandaj / Foter / CC BY-NC-ND

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Singer Vanessa Carlton welcomes daughter

Posted on January 15, 2015

Congratulations to singer Vanessa Carlton on the birth of her daughter, Sidney Aoibheann, with husband John McCauley, yesterday, January 13.

The “Thousdand Miles” crooner tweeted the news today, “Thanks for all the sweet wishes on our daughter. She’s the quiet observer. We are in for it.

She also posted a sweet endearing photo of herself holding her brand new baby on her Instagram account.

The “Thousand Miles” singer announced the news of her pregnancy last June. Congrats!

Congrats Vanessa and John! Sidney Aoibheann Carlton-McCauley was born yesterday at 1:42pm, weighing in at 8lbs 1oz
A photo posted by Vanessa Carlton (@vanessacarltonofficial) on Jan 14, 2015 at 2:04pm PST

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Do this MLK Day craft activity with your child

Posted on January 14, 2015

This month, we celebrate and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr holiday in the United States, a day set aside to commemorate the birthday of civil rights activist and cultural icon. For many children, it’s just another day off from school.

However, given all of the contentious race-related debates around us in our daily lives, much of which our children consume, it may be a good idea to use the holiday this coming Monday to educate, edify and inspire your children to do servers. Here are some few tips from KidsActivities:

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Talk to children about Martin Luther King’s dream and the fact that one man managed to help change a whole country. Ask children what they think is unfair, and what they think they can do to change it. If they could change big things in the world, what would they be?

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Have children trace the outline of their hands on a variety of construction paper in different rainbow colors. Have them cut out each hand shape and then glue them onto the poster board.

Now brainstorm things that the children believe need change in the world–and ways that they and your program can help. Few individuals will get the chance to speak before thousands of people at the Lincoln Memorial like Martin Luther King, Jr., but there are things your program can do to make a difference!

Perhaps it’s collecting cans for a local food bank to help the hungry, or running a car wash to raise money for the homeless. Maybe it’s bringing entertainment to cancer patients at a local hospital or sending care packages to soldiers abroad.

On each hand, write one thing that each child dreams of changing, such as Hunger or Homelessnes; next write a few sentences about what they can do to help.

Good luck parents and hopefully one of these exercises will support your efforts to raise conscientious, smart, balanced and empathetic children.

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‘Empire’ star Terrance Howard and new wife expecting baby boy

Posted on January 14, 2015

Empire star Terrance Howard and his beautiful wife since 2013 Miranda are expecting a son later this year.

This will be the 4th child for the Oscar nominee who is starring in his first full time television role in the FOX musical drama about a hip hop mogul and his family.

Academy Award nominee Lee Daniels (The Butler, Precious) is the producer and executive director of the series which also stars Taraji P. Henson (Curious case of Benjamin Button, Person of Interest) and Courtney Love, two wonderful entertainers (both moms) who we’ve featured before.

The Howards announced the news of their first baby together last December and while on the red carpet promoting his show’s debut last Tuesday revealed the gender to E! News.

Howard has two daughters, 21-year old Aubrey and 17-year old Heaven with his first wife Lori McCommas. He is also grandad to Aubrey’s daughter Hazel. The Hustle and Flow actor and his second wife Michelle Ghent divorced in 2013 and had no children together.

Congrats!

photo: getty

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Zooey Deschanel is also pregnant just like big sister Emily

Posted on January 14, 2015

More babies for the Deschanels!

Zooey Deschanel joins big sister Emily Deschanel who is expecting her second child with husband David Hornsby.

Zoey confirmed to PEOPLE that she and beau Jacob Pechenik are expecting their first child this summer.

The New Girl actress and her producer boyfriend have dated since 2014.

Sister Emily, who stars in Bones, confirmed the news about her second pregnancy this past December.

Congrats!

photo: Starcast

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10 tips for parenting your youngest child

Posted on January 13, 2015

Following up on our series on “How to Care for Your Eldest Child“, “How to Care for an Only Child“, “How to care for a Middle Child” and Rules for caring for Extrovert and Introvert Child, it is fitting we finally explore How to Care for your last born or the Youngest Child, using excerpted tips from The West Coast Wellness Group. Here are things to consider about the youngest child in the family that should help you in managing and rearing them.

1. Youngest children are unique in that they are never displaced by a newborn. They are the babies of the family, and in that way, they continue to be babied long into adulthood. Youngest tend to appear youthful throughout their lives. (Ronald Reagan was a youngest, a rarity for a US President.) Youngest children often receive a lot of attention from family because many feel responsible for taking care of them. Thus, youngest may be indulged, pampered and spoiled in ways that other children are not. Having experienced good things from others, youngest children may grow up expecting good things from life and therefore tend to be optimists rather than negative-thinking people.

2. Parents tend to be rather blase about the youngest after they come along. After all, they have already done some child-rearing tasks, and may not be as enthusiastic about this child’s accomplishments. Thus, the youngest has less expectations placed upon them and they tend to achieve less. Youngest children grow up having others make decisions for them and thus, as adults, have far less confidence about decision-making in early and mid-adult life. If teased – and youngest tend to be teased a great deal – they may become interested in working for people for whom they perceive as “powerless” in society. Occupations such as clergy, nurse, social worker, actor, singer and therapist are common professions for youngest children. The may be less ambitious than other sibling or birth order positions and are less likely to follow family traditions; creative or artistic pursuits can be a large draw for them.

3. Being the smallest in the family, youngest children quickly learned that being aggressive was ineffective; to get what they wanted youngests found that employing charm was much more useful. Another less desirable but perhaps arguably effective way of obtaining one’s wonts was pouting to get one’s way. Either way, it is some manner or form of manipulation that attempts to get what the person wants. Later in life the youngest may not need to use manipulative strategies, but nevertheless youngest tend to continue to be charming in nature.

4. Because their older sibling seemed to have the hold on the intelligence in areas such as scholarly academics, youngest children try to move in different directions in order to be content on their own terms. If an eldest child was the honor roll, the youngest may be in the school play or music room or creative writing class.

5. Youngest children are followers much more than leaders, and will happily follow a leader they respect. If a youngest finds themself in a leadership role, they are often well-liked, but their authority may not be taken seriously. In relationships, youngest children may be dependent on their older spouses and then rebel against them or their control.

6. Youngest children who have been treated well as children tend to be sociable, easy-going and friendly. If treated poorly as a child, they may be shy and irritable with others

7. Since they are used to being around lots of people, and have done so since birth, many youngest children are very social and enjoy being around people as much as possible. This can be trying at times for parents as youngest children may be very demanding of your time if there is not other child around to play with, or keep them occupied. However, it’s hard to argue with having a child who is outgoing, friendly and chatty, even if it is exhausting some of the time

8. In order to gain attention, and firmly establish their place in the family, youngest children need to be able to find unique ways to identify themselves. For this reason, they are frequently risk-takers and rebels. You may experience your youngest child as feisty and a bit of a smart aleck. This is his or her way of reminding you that being the youngest doesn’t mean being the most invisible. Fortunately, for many youngest children, the “cuteness” factor outweighs the potential for being annoying.

9. For many parents, by the time they get to the youngest (even of two) they feel they have “mastered” being a parent. They are therefore more relaxed and less anxious. Needless to say, this affects the way they parent the youngest child in comparison to older children. Youngest children typically experience a greater sense of independence and freedom.

10. Although, since they have one or more “mothers” and “fathers” disguised as older siblings, this doesn’t necessarily mean they behave more independently. In fact, some youngest children don’t want to be too independent because it will mean giving up that special place as the baby, which they so enjoy. They therefore allow their parents and older siblings to take care of and do things for them that they are actually capable of doing for themselves. This may or may not be a bad thing depending upon its severity and how everyone else in the family feels about it.

Dr. Susan S. Bartell, licenses psychologist adds “as with every child, your youngest will be challenging at times and, of course, wonderful at other times. As long as you do your best to learn about your child, make thoughtful parenting decisions and love all your children fully, your children will flourish and thrive happily.”

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2015 Golden Globes Red Carpet Events “Bumps and Fashion”

Posted on January 13, 2015

The 2015 Golden Globe Awards and the pre and post show events gave us plenty of red carpet bumps to gawk at…

Here are the ladies we’re following and what they word:

Keira Knightly, who was nominated for her role in The Imitation Game, wore a light and feminine custom Chanel buttefly print slip dress with tiered ruffles at the bottom from the line’s pre 2015 collection, belted above the bump with a frilly lace bib along the neckline. She accented the look with a butterfly bracelet and black clutch. Knightly and her husband, James Righton, a keyboardist for the group The Kaxons, are expecting their first child this year.

Tamera Mowry-Housley went va va voom with a high slit one shoulder Michael Kors dress, Kimberly McDonald jewels, Kelly Wearstler clutch and silver strappy Badgley Mischka heels while attending the NBCUniversal 2015 Golden Globe Awards Party sponsored by Chrysler at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. Mowry-Housley and her husband Adam Housley are expecting their second child, a daughter. The couple are parents to 2-year old son, Aden.

Molly Sims hit up the InStyle Post-Golden Globe party in a sunny yellow Lisa Perry Schumacher 1889 gown. Love the ethnic-inspired embroidered trim to this dress. Sims and her husband Scott Stuber are expecting their second child. They are parents to 2-year old son, Brooks.

TV host Terri Seymour also played up her sensual side a bit in a black Yosep Sinudarsono Yotuz Collection dress, accented with jewels from XIV Karats Beverly Hills, while attending the Weinstien Company and Netflix Golden Globes After Party. Seymour, well known for being a longtime girlfriend of Simon Cowell, is in her last trimester of her pregnancy. She and beau Clark Mallon are expecting their first child together.

All the ladies looked absolutely beautiful in our book!

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7 Valentine’s Day Style ideas for the Pregnant Woman

Posted on January 13, 2015

This Valentine’s day if you are pregnant and heading out to lunch or dinner with your honey, here are a few inspirations for spicing up your look and for getting festive for the day of love! HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY love muffins!