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Mommy kisses seal the deal with angry toddler

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Laura Burkey

Laura Burkey’s 2½-year-old Amelia acted out because she was in need of some one-on-one time.

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Catch up with Smart this weekend

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Sarah Chain

Catch up with these posts from Smart magazine from the week of Jan. 13, 2013.

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Catch up with Smart this weekend

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Sarah Chain

Catch up with Smart posts from the week of Nov. 19, 2012.

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Smart has something for everyone this weekend

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Sarah Chain

Here’s a look at some of Smart magazine’s post from the week of Aug. 5. Don’t miss them!

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Lessons from my second child: It’s OK to ask for help

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Smart Staff

Mom of two Laura Burkey learns an important lesson in parenting: It’s OK to ask for help.

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Car seat safety: Buckling up baby the right way

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Smart Staff

Babies do not come with an owners manual. Instead, the hospital sends you home with the next best thing: A stack of brochures covering everything from whooping cough to radon awareness to read in your spare time. In April, I … Continue reading →

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Craziness abound, but enjoying two under 2

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Smart Staff

Since our second child arrived in mid-April, life certainly has changed. My husband, Brent, and I are back to the newborn routine that consists of maybe three consecutive hours of slumber followed by many hours of diapering, shushing and feeding. … Continue reading →

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What can you learn from a toddler? A lot.

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Smart Staff

By LAURA BURKEY At 16 months old, Amelia is wise beyond her years. She knows the best way to eat a cookie (by stuffing the entire thing in her mouth). Her self-confidence soars (evident in her clothing choices). And her … Continue reading →

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Smart column: Everyone survives toddler’s first plane ride

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Smart Staff

  By SUSAN JENNINGS A few years back, my parents gave up the congestion and commercialism of Northern Virginia for a home with a view in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. I try to get out to see them every year, … Continue reading →

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Scare tactics from a 7-year-old

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Samantha Dellinger

Things that go bump in the night don’t just frighten victims in haunted houses. Vincent, my 7-year-old son, makes plenty of his own bumps, crashes and sounds of a running stampede pounding on the hardwood floors inside my home. He’s … Continue reading →

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