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Why You Should Absolutely Avoid the “Bank Glitch” Trend: Protect Your Financial Future

As a mom of three and a financial advisor, I’ve seen firsthand how essential it is to teach kids about budgeting, saving, and financial responsibility. Equally important is educating them on what not to do, and here’s a prime example: a dangerous trend is circulating on social media, encouraging people to exploit a supposed “bank glitch” to withdraw free cash from ATMs. While this may seem harmless in viral videos, it is actually bank fraud and can lead to serious legal trouble for you or your kids.

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Debunking Common Advice Given To New Moms

Every new parent struggles with baby sleep, but most of the advice out there is wrong - or at least, incomplete. “Sleep when the baby sleeps.” “Put the baby down drowsy but awake.” And I would know - I’ve been supporting parents and newborns for over 20 years and have discovered where things go wrong…

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How to Detect a Miscarriage

A miscarriage, the loss of a pregnancy, can be emotionally devastating. Many women worry they could have detected miscarriage sooner and have prevented it. Though in most cases, a miscarriage can’t be prevented (it’s estimated that as many as 25 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage), knowing the signs of a miscarriage can not only help a woman understand what’s going on with her body but can also help her get appropriate medical care to prevent health complications from the miscarriage.

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SMILING IT FORWARD™ TWITTER PARTY

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. All applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Void where restricted or prohibited by law. HOW TO ENTER: The #SmilingItForward ModernMom Twitter Party begins at 11:00:00 a.m. Pacific Time (“PT”) on November 5th, 2014 and ends at…

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SMILING IT FORWARD™ TWITTER PARTY OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Void where restricted or prohibited by law. HOW TO ENTER: The #SmilingItForward ModernMom Twitter Party Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) begins at 11:00:00 AM Pacific Time (“PT”) on November 5th, 2014 and ends…