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Do You Know Tinseltown Baby Names?

babysugar — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:00:22 -0700

Hollywood's elite has produced some pretty darn cute babies in the past few months. While you may recognize their chubby lil cheeks or their chic hairdos, you might not know their names like you think you do. Take this test to see if you can pass with flying colors.

Question 1 of 10

Who has a son named Henry?

Do Moms Age Faster Than Childless Women?

lilsugar — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:00:03 -0700

Mothers joke that they owe their gray hair and wrinkles to their offspring. Whether the topic is postpartum bodies, sheer exhaustion or limited amounts of me time, many moms attribute the decline of their looks to putting their children first. Who hasn't overheard or been involved in a conversation where someone commented that a woman looked amazing or was aging well and another chimed in with, "Well, she doesn't have kids!" Do you find truth in that statement?

Test Your Celebrity Mom and Dad Knowledge

lilsugar — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:43 -0700

Tinseltown's tots are the talk of any town! We've given readers a chance to try and identify their moms and pops on the beach, in the airport and running errands. In case you missed our quizzes, take the time to test your knowledge of Hollywood's most popular parents.

Guess the Rockin Bikini-Clad Mama!	Guess the Expectant Mama!	Match the Celeb Parents With Their Baby Carriers!
Match the Celeb Mamas and Papas With Their Strollers	Which Celeb Parents Visit the Pumpkin Patch?	Name the Celebrity Baby Twins!

Has the Economy Affected Your Child's Extracurriculars?

babysugar — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:00:00 -0700

It's the economy stupid! Families across the country are using that excuse to cut out all sorts of expendable ventures. Sixty-seven percent of lilsugar readers admitted to cutting back on date night. But what about the kids? When it comes to budgeting for the youngsters, a new survey reported:

Nearly half of the 399 sleep-away and day camps polled in the American Camp Association's 2009 Spring-enrollment survey reported decreases of 10 percent to 15 percent, with the economy cited as a key reason.

Children accustomed to a schedule full of activities are finding themselves having to (gasp!) entertain themselves like never before. Have you cut out your tot's extracurricular activities since the economic downturn?

Books, Music and Games to Kids Peaceful on the Open Road

PRSugar — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:00:00 -0700

The key to keeping backseat harmony is being prepared. Aside from parents mapping out their course and packing snacks for the kiddos, stocking up on the drive-time activities is essential for a smooth ride. After downloading our road trip games, think up other items that will keep children occupied.

A family sing-a-long is great if everyone knows the words. Ziggy Marley and Neil Sedaka both recently introduced new albums that will get the whole family bopping.
Activity books, like Klutz's Suction Cup Critters and Mad Libs Summer Fun are fun timeless tablets.
Books about being on the road like Road Trip Learning and Our 50 States keep youngsters learning about our country while passing through new areas.

For more of our road trip picks, check out the products below, and never underestimate the power of a 15 minute roadside stop to stretch the legs and jump up and down!