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Twin sisters Janice Croze and Carraretto of 5 Minutes for Mom know that planning a kid's birthday party takes a village... and some cash. How do they do it? Using their HP Photosmart Premium Printer and Touchsmart Web. Read on!

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Sure. Buying movie tickets online makes life a lot easier when you have a hectic and full schedule. But what if you could speed this process up even more? Tech guru Katie Linendoll of Talk Nerdy To Me shows you how! Check it out....

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thedesignmom.com just moved with her brood of 5 kids (and one on the way) from New York to Colorado. With the help of her HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web printer and Google maps she was able to find her way around and make it to her daughter Olive's ice-skating lesson on time!

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Goodbye, clunky gadgets and cords! Cat Schwartz, eBay Tech Director and founder of HiTech Mommy, shows off the easiest way to print photos at home. This is one stop shopping at it's best!

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Mother, talk radio host and founder of mamalogues.com, Dana Loesch makes good use of her HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web printer when her son comes to visit her at the radio station. With the downloads from Dreamworks, eight year old Liam stays happy (and busy) when mom's at work.

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Need a quick activity to keep your kids distracted (and entertained)? Busy mom blogger Sugar Jone of SugarJones.TV has the answer!

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If Dana Loesch, mother of two home-schooled boys and author of Mamalogues, can squeeze in a movie date night, so can you. Here's how she does it!

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Entrepreneur Gwen Bell from gwenbell.com has the freedom to work where she wants -- and it's often at her kitchen table. With her HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web printer on her counter, an inspired lunch idea was only a click away.

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How does mom blogger Amy Lupold of Resourceful Mommy balance work, life and kids... at once? Using an awesome application on her HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web ... Check it out!

Pregnancy Drinking: Good Idea? Bad Idea?

Our experts weigh in on the much debated and controversial topic of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. Is it a good idea or a bad idea? Let their answers guide you...

Potty Training: Do's and Don'ts

The good news: you've potty trained one kid, now it's time for the other. The bad news: Boys and girls require a little different "training." Today, Parents Ask experts Dr. Foster Cline, Betsy Brown Braun, and Dr. Anne Corwin share their tips on do's, don'ts, and signs of potty training-readiness.

Circumcision Indecision: Making the Best Choice for Your Son

Pediatricians Scott Cohen, MD (author, Eat, Sleep, Poop), Cara Natterson, MD (author, Dangerous or Safe), and Bob Sears, MD (author, The Baby Book) weigh the pros and cons of circumcising a baby boy and offer new parents insight and information to help make the sometimes difficult decision to circumcise or not.

Sibling Rivalry

No matter how cookie cutter they seemed, even The Brady's dealt with sibling rivalry. Peter was jealous of Greg. Cindy was jealous of Peter. And everyone was jealous of Marcia. Marcia, Marcia, Marcia. Today, Parents Ask experts Joanne Stern, Ph.D., Foster Cline, MD, and Betsy Brown Braun take a look and discuss this age old family problem. The question is, what is normal and how can you minimize it?

Flu Shots for Kids: Protecting Your Family This Winter

Pediatricians Dr. Tanya Altmann (author of Mommy Calls: Dr. Tanya Answers Parents’ Top 101 Questions About Babies and Toddlers), Dr. Scott Cohen (author of Eat, Sleep, Poop: A Common Sense Guide to Your Baby's First Year), and Dr. Bob Sears (author of The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child) discuss the effectiveness of flu shots and whether they're safe for children.

Creating a Healthy Media Diet for Your Kids

How much screen time is enough? How much screen time is too much? Our parents ask experts, Ann Corwin, Betsy Brown Braun and Monica Vila share their advice and offer their insight about kids and technology so parents can create a healthy "media diet" for their kids.

Sleeping Through the Night: How to Help Your Baby Get a Good Night's Rest

"Will my baby ever start sleeping through the night?" is a common lament from parents of newborns. Our experts, Elizabeth Pantley, Ann Corwin MD and Tanya Altmann MD weigh in on this topic, assuring parents that yes, sleep will come and offering them advice and solutions for finding their way to a good night's rest.

Colicky Baby: Comforting Your Fussy Baby

Dr. Scott Cohen, author of Eat, Sleep, Poop, Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Soution, and Dr. Bob Sears, author of The Baby Book, discuss the possible causes of colic and offer some helpful remedies and advice on how to comfort a fussy baby.

Cry-it-Out - Good or Bad?

Dr. Scott Cohen, author of Eat Sleep Poop, Dr. Bob Sears, author of The Baby Book, and Dr. Lynne Kenney, author of The Family Coach Method discuss the sometimes controversial Cry It Out Method of sleep training. Dr. Cohen maintains it works well for kids over four months of age, while Dr. Sears says it might be harmful to let kids cry for long stretches of time. Dr. Kenney says it's not a one-size-fits all solution.

Mommy Over Daddy: Dealing With Your Toddler's Parental Preferences

Psychiatrist Dr. Foster Cline (co-author of Parenting with Love and Logic), Elizabeth Pantley (author of the "No Cry" series of books), and Dr. Bonnie Zucker (author of Anxiety-Free Kids) discuss a phase some toddlers go through in which they prefer one parent over the other.

Worried about Swine Flu? This Doctor Says You Shouldn't.

Pediatricians Dr. Jay Gordon, Dr. Cara Natterson and Dr. Bob Sears discuss the media hype vs the real dangers of the swine flu. With a "left, right and center" approach, our Parents Ask experts share a range of opinions and recommendations, some very different than the CDC advice!

Pregnant Sex

During pregnancy, does intimacy have to suffer? No! While there can be physical and emotional challenges for both partners. in most cases, sex during pregnancy can continue and a couple can maintain an intimate relationship while waiting for baby. Join our Parents Ask experts, Keith Eddleman, MD, Joanne Sloan MD, and Cara Natterson MD as they share their insight on common concerns, myths and any risks associated with sex during pregnancy.

Diaper Drama: Causes, Concerns and Cures

What does diarrhea plus constipation plus diaper rash equal? Diaper Drama. Serious diaper drama. Today, Parents Ask experts Dr. Bob Sears, Dr. Scott Cohen, and Dr. Cara Natterson discuss this issue. Dr. Sears shares the main causes and cures of diarrhea, while Dr. Cohen has some information you might not know about constipation. Dr. Natterson offers three guaranteed remedies for diaper rash. This is one you won't want to miss! Check it out!

The Pacifier Debate

Pacifier fears and the simple notion that it actually does work and can help soothe an upset baby or child leaves most parents conflicted and confused. Today, Lenore Skenazy, author of Free Range Kids, Dr. Cara Natterson, author of Dangerous or Safe, and Melissa Burnett, author of The Paci-fairy, break it down and discuss the pros and cons of pacifiers, and how to wean your kid off of one.

Creating Positive Bedtime Rituals

Parents Ask presents this look at how to create positive bedtime rituals, with information provided by pediatrician Dr. Scott Cohen, mommy blogger Lisa Belkin, and Parenting Consultant Ann Corwin. Tips are given from a physiological and psychological standpoint, as well as a mom's proven experience.

Three in a Bed: Co-Sleeping Pros and Cons

Betsy Brown Braun, author of "Just Tell Me What To Say", Elizabeth Pantley, author of "The No Cry Sleep Solution" and Dr. Bob Sears, author of "The Vaccine Book" weigh in on the pros and cons of sleeping with your baby, otherwise known as "co-sleeping"

Swine Flu Vaccine: Dangerous or Safe?

To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? The debate over the swine flu vaccine wages on with advocates for and proponents against speaking up and speaking out about the safety and effectiveness of the shot. Our Parents Ask experts share their wide range of opinions to help you make the right decision for your family.

Time Out: More Harm Than Good?

The "D" word. Discipline. One of the most challenging aspects of parenting. So how do you decide on which method to use and how do you know if it causes more harm than good? Our Parents Ask experts share their thoughts on one of the most popular and debated methods: Time Out.