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From ballet to music, the trip is an arts aficionados exchange!

Dear fellow moms,

See this pic of my son? Swoon-worthy, right?! He is the sweetest most lovable little man in the world. My best friend. My soul mate (don't tell my husband). My first born. He has the face of an angel (totally biased); that is, until he morphs into a hair-pulling, pushing, downright defiant devil.

I admit: my toddler pulls hair. He pushes. Sometimes he'll pinch. And just yesterday he bit his baby brother (a love bite, I assume). With that being said, I swear he isn't mean spirited. He's not evil. In fact, I consider him rather passive and even...

College is a wonderful time of learning and self-discovery for young adults. Unfortunately, it is also a period of great emotional instability with the potential for serious consequences. As college students learn who they are, what they believe and are making life-altering decisions about their futures, make sure they are doing so with the best mental health thanks to these tips.

Before I became a mom, I sometimes wondered why parents felt it necessary to take young children out to dinner. (I previously preferred wine without any whining.) Now, I am so grateful to have a well-behaved social butterfly who loves restaurant experiences.  However, at 16 months, my husband and I can’t quite depend on her always having “acceptable” restaurant behavior. She’s a toddler. Yet, we still enjoy dining out as a family.

Many Valley moms and dads agree that it can be a challenge to find quality restaurants that are family approved.  And, you aren’t likely to ever spot my family of three at a chain restaurant. My husband is an extreme foodie, I’m a vegetarian who loves an upscale and / or trendy...