Prince William and Kate Middleton, whose wedding was a little over a year ago, finally have family planning on their minds. As People reported, William says both he and Middleton are eager to have kids and start building a family. However, he remained reserved about any specific plans, ignoring the rumors that his wife might already be pregnant. At the moment, the Prince has another decision on his mind, as he debates returning to the Royal Air Force or devoting his full efforts to his responsibilities as prince.

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Will Smith said that thanks to his relationship with his family, he feels “so good it’s a damn shame,” according to YourTango. Smith’s entire family–wife Jada Pinkett Smith, son Jaden Smith, and daughter Willow Smith–are in show business, and Smith helps them by producing their projects. He always dreamed of building a family where everyone would talk and work together, and now the Smith household is all about communication and learning lessons as a family. Though Smith noted that they don’t always get everything right and they still have a lot of learning to do, he said, “It’s wonderful to be with the people you love.”

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Pregnant in Heels star, Rosie Pope, announced welcoming her third child via Twitter on Mother’s Day. Pope and husband, Daron Pope, both took part in tweeting updates during labor.  The two are already parents to two boys, J.R., 3, and Wellington, 15 months. According to Us Magazine, Pope was surprised to add a baby girl to the family. “I’m so shocked! Honestly, I thought we were going to have boys,” said Pope.

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Ben Affleck took to social media to wish his wife, Jennifer Garner, a happy Mother’s Day. Affleck, 39, posted a video on his Facebook page advocating for women raising children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, reports People. Affleck founded a nonprofit, the Eastern Congo Initiative, in 2010, and is almost as dedicated to the charity as he is to his family. “I want to say Happy Mother’s Day to the moms in my life: my mom Chris and my amazing wife Jennifer, who is an incredible, spectacular, world-class mom,” said Affleck in the video. “[Being a mother is] the hardest job that there is, every single day.”

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By Dr. Fran Walfish

Many of us aspire to live the glamourous life of a celebrity. When captured on camera, they almost always look happy, healthy, wealthy and full of life. As the leading Beverly Hills psychotherapist, I am here to tell you that everyone’s problems are the same. Yours, mine and those of the rich and famous all have common threads. It’s true that when you have money, the worries about how to make the rent and pay bills are eliminated, but they are replaced with panic about where your next hit will come from and how to remain in your lifestyle. Here are the top three issues for which celebrities seek therapy:

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Singer and Fashion Star judge, Jessica Simpson, 31, took to Twitter to proclaim her love for her new addition, Maxwell Drew. “I want to cry every time I look at her. Motherhood is by far the best thing I’ve ever experienced,” said Simpson. According to People, the new mom isn’t the only one in love with Maxwell Drew, as grandfather Joe Simpson and aunt Ashlee Simpson can’t get enough of her.

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By Che Blackwood

Making a relationship work is hard. Throw in full-time jobs, opposing schedules and nosey families, and it can be darn near impossible to find the time you need to make it work. Now, add children to the mix, and some might begin to assume you’re attempting to commit partnership suicide. Any woman that has the privilege of being called Mom, or even those who’ve tried their hand at babysitting, knows that after making macaroni necklaces and finishing science projects, there isn’t much time left at the end of the day to dedicate to yourself, let alone your partner. Fortunately, it is possible to fulfill your parental duties and keep your mate happy without completely sacrificing your sanity, shower time or friendships. While it may sound like an urban legend, these celebrity moms have found a way to make juggling kids, love and inner happiness look somewhat easy:

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Carrie Underwood isn’t feeling pressured by Hollywood. The newlywed country singer says she has no immediate plans to start a family with husband Mike Fisher, reports UsMagazine.com. “We’re good [without kids]. I’m super busy and he is super busy. We are still newlyweds,” said Underwood backstage at American Idol on Thursday. “I honestly think that if we brought a kid into it would mess things up right now! We’re good right now!”

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Newly engaged Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were spotted at U.K’s Legoland with their children. According to People, Pitt and Jolie were “very much in love. And a really happy family.” In past visits, Jolie took the children to Legoland on her own, but this time, her celebrity love was happy to tag along. After Legoland, the family visited a petting zoo, Odds Farm.

This Hollywood couple found a way to still be romantic while on a vacation with the family. What are some creative outings that can still be enjoyed by the parents?

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Despite some his more humorous roles, according to sources and UsMagazine.com, Jason Segel is “ready to be a grown-up.”  As he and Michelle William’s relationship goes more public, this is undoubtedly a good thing.  Williams isn’t the only one enamored with the comedian-actor, as her daughter “loves Jason” and Jason Segel definitely knows how to “entertain children.”  Having your partner’s kids like you, is definitely a good step toward a more serious relationship.

What are some ways to bond with your partner’s kids?

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Beyonce, recently named the Most Beautiful Woman, may have only given birth to her baby girl Blue Ivy a few months ago, but she’s already shedding the baby weight .  Before the diva went to the hospital for the one of the biggest debuts of her life, she got ready for her performance with a fresh mani-pedi and an eye brow wax, but she says that when the moment came, all she and her husband Jay-Z cared about was the birth of their miracle.  After their new baby girl came into the world, the singer was ready to bounce back, and she began a strict diet and workout schedule.  “I’m proud that my waist came back so fast. I’m proud of that and happy, but that was mostly from the breastfeeding,” the singer explained to People. “I lost most of my weight from breastfeeding and I encourage women to do it; It’s just so good for the baby and good for yourself.”

What are some ways to prepare your body for birth?

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Hollywood couple, Sarah Michelle Gellar, 35, and Freddie Prinze Jr., 36, are going to be parents again. Gellar is pregnant with their second child. According to People, Gellar and Prinze took their time to have 2 -year-old daughter, Charlotte Grace and are thrilled to be extending their family. On planning a family Gellar said, “You need to be at a point in your life where you can give up anything and everything for a child.” Congratulations Sarah and Freddie!

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Melissa Joan Hart, 35, has a lot to celebrate. The Melissa & Joey star is turning 36 and she’s pregnant with her third child. Hart and her husband, Mark Wilkerson, are excited about adding to their family of two sons, Braydon Hart, 4 , and Mason Walter, 6. Accoridng to People, Hart knew she wanted more children back in 2009. Are they rooting for a girl? Hart said, “It’s not necessarily that I want girls. It’s because I just know I want more babies.” Congratulations Melissa and Mark!

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Melissa Etheridge and Tammy Lynn Michael’s divorce battle is still ongoing.  Michaels recently requested for a bump in child support payments, reports E! Online.  Etheridge, 50, replied to the request with 100-plus pages of custody-related documents.  In the documents, Etheridge claims that Michaels is “angry and vindictive”  and sees herself as their twins’ “primary parent and as the person who should control their time.”  A hearing for this latest conflict is scheduled for May 22nd.

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LeAnn Rimes celebrated Easter in Venice, CA with hubby, Eddie Cibrian, and his two boys.  According to People, the couple looking adorable together as Rimes doted on Cibrian’s two sons.  In celebration of the Easter holiday, the happy family dined at the trendy Gjelina eatery.

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It looks like Angelina Jolie may be having a case of the celebrity exes.  Jolie’s 10-year-old son Maddox has reportedly developed a crush on Brad Pitt’s celebrity ex Jennifer Aniston, the Enquirer reported.  Sources say that Maddox’s fascination began after he and his nanny watched Marley & Me and has since caused the youngster to put posters of Aniston on his bedroom walls. “Maddox is infatuated with Jennifer, and Angelina is fuming,” a close source told the tabloid.  “Maddox simply likes Jen’s sweet face and look.”

With her child’s room filled with pictures of Pitt’s celebrity ex, Jolie can’t seem to get away from her. What do you do if you can’t avoid hearing about your partner’s exes?

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In actress Chloe Moretz’s upcoming film, Hick, she runs away from her abusive parents, but her real life family is far from that in the movie.  Not only are her parents very involved, so are her big brothers, and she blames them for her nonexistent love life.  “Because of my four older brothers, it just doesn’t go down,” she said according to People.  “I had a lot of friends and guys that I think are cute and stuff, but it doesn’t really work out with the family and all.  My family’s a bit too big and a bit too abrasive.”  As for now, the 15-year-old star spends her time playing video games instead of dreaming about boys.

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Twilight star, Peter Facinelli, opened up to Kelly Ripa about his divorce with Jennie Garth on Wednesday’s Live! with Kelly.  According to People, Facinelli told Ripa that Garth will always be in his life.  He’s right about that, as the couple are parents to three daughters: Luca, 14, Lola, 9 and Fiona, 5.  Facinelli said that he and Garth are trying to stay out of the limelight for the sake of their little ones.  “We’re very dedicated to being great parents,” he said.

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Law & Order actress Elisabeth Röhm took to her People blog this week to explain the importance of family dinners. Röhm came into contact with cookbook author Ellamarie Fortenbach and learned aout the importance of eating dinner as a family.  The actress and her 3-year-old daughter, Easton August, participated in the production of Fortenbach’s cookbook.  “Cooking together and finding a connection through mealtime has been important and a challenge for our family,” said Röhm in her blog. “Cooking together and then eating that meal is truly nurturing!”

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Though her sister Jessica Simpson is very much pregnant and ready to become a mom, Ashlee Simpson had no worries she’s miss the birth when attending an event in Australia recently.  According to UsMagazine.com, Simpson brushed off concerns, saying, “I have plenty of time and I’m going home [today] so it will be fine.”  Jessica Simpson was heard saying that she still had “a month to go” so Ashlee will definitely be in attendance at the birth of her sister’s first child.

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Reese Witherspoon has found a stand up guy to be her husband!  Jim Toth has definitely shown himself to be parent material, which is a good thing since the couple is expecting a child together.  According to UsMagazine.com, Toth wasn’t “sure about having kids” when they first began dating in 2010, but warmed up to the idea once he got to know Witherspoon’s two children.  Toth is all about family now and the couple are “big family people.”

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Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli have tried to make their divorce as painless as possible for their three daughters Luca, Lola, and Fiona.  “We are great parents together, so when it’s about the kids, it’s wonderful,” said Garth, according to People.  Having discussed the couple’s divorce with the kids, they are all on the same page and understand what is happening, without feeling the need to choose sides.  Garth and Facinelli want nothing more for their family to be happy and healthy.  The former 90210 actress is even considering moving back to Los Angeles so that the girls have more access to their dad.

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It’s official!  Bruce Willis and his wife of three years, Emma Heming, have welcomed the newest addition to their family, daughter Mabel Ray Willis.  Mabel joins three half-sisters, Rumer, 23, Scout, 20, and Tallulah, 18, who Willis had with ex-wife Demi Moore, according to People.  The Die Hard actor and designer-model, according to their rep, “are overjoyed about the newest member of their family.  Both mother and baby are healthy and doing beautifully.”

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Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie is enjoying her time off with her husband, actor Josh Duhamel, after being on the road eight years touring with her group the Black Eyed Peas.  “We like each other.  We like hanging out together and we have fun,” Fergie told MTV News.  “We have fun in the kitchen cooking and singing silly songs.  Not to give too much away — I’m not going any further than that — but we have a good time together, and it’s nice to get to have that quality time.  We enjoy it.”  Though they recently celebrated their three-year anniversary, don’t expect the Hollywood duo to make a pregnancy announcement anytime soon.  “It’s not happening yet, I can tell you that definitely,” the singer says.  “But we want to have a family, so that’s in the cards, but it’s just not this second.”

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