By Katie Gray

In the latest celebrity news, Stevie Wonder has welcomed his ninth celebrity baby into the world, a daughter named Nia, according to UsMagazine.com. This is his second child with girlfriend Tomeeka. After Page Six reported that the famous celebrity couple were expecting triplets, Wonder joked, “I got, how many, 22 kids?” before clarifying, “It’s not true. The truth is we’re going to have a wonderful daughter, born in December, [and her] name is going to be Nia, which is ‘purpose.'” The legendary musician is thrilled at the arrival of his celebrity baby girl!

This famous couple is a part of a big family but wants to make each celebrity baby feel special. What are some ways you can do the same?

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By Maggie Manfredi

According to UsMagazine.com, Maleficent star Angelina Jolie only has the best things to say about 2014. She stated, “It’s been an amazing year. I married my love, my son [Maddox] became a teenager, and I got to bring [Unbroken] to the world.” Jolie is ready to be done with acting and focus on being behind the camera. We cannot wait to see what 2015 has in store for this super star and her family!

What are some creative ways to wrap up the year with your love? 

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By Maggie Manfredi

IT’S A…You have to wait! According to the latest celebrity baby news in UsMagazine.com, Kourtney Kardashian recently revealed the sex of her third celebrity baby to her sister Kim Kardashian and other family members with a little special help. Kardashian and Scott Disick’s first celebrity kid, son Mason, took on the role of the big reveal, bringing in a colored star in blue or pink. If you are too impatient for Sunday’s reality TV episode, we know that the stick will be pink — Kardashian is expecting another baby girl! The soon-to-be mommy is not ashamed of her pregnancy weight and is shown baring it all in the most recent issue of DuJour magazine.

Kardashian enlisted the help of her son Mason in the gender reveal for her next celebrity baby. What are some creative ways to share this news with your loved ones?

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By Amanda Boyer

Now that Jersey Shore reality TV stars JWoww and Snooki are celebrity moms, they are involving their kids in their friendship too. The celebrity kids attended a recent movie night with their mothers for a fun play date. Although Snooki’s celebrity baby girl was born in September, she did not come to the movie night. According to UsMagazine.com, JWoww captioned a photo in September saying, “Meilani and Lorenzo Are BFFS!!! … OMG Meilani is getting so big so fast!!!”

These reality TV stars are setting good examples for their celebrity kids. How do you positively influence your child’s choice of partner?

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By Michele Sfakianos, RN, BSN for Hope After Divorce

The expenses for caring for children continue to rise, and that doesn’t make it any easier for divorced parents. Each parent attempts to keep their own household going, and at the same time, they often try to share expenses for their children. This may be court ordered or due to a mutual agreement between the parents.

Whether the divorcing couple is a celebrity couple in the public eye or a private couple, the children’s needs and welfare should be the number one priority. You must accept and embrace the reality that your children’s expenses to live will not change. They are our greatest responsibility and deserve the best care and protection we can give them, whether married or divorced. Some divorced celebrity couples, like Demi Moore and Bruce Willis and Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, seem to put their children’s best interest ahead of their own as they co-parent together.

Related Link: Ryan Phillippe Says He’s ‘ Proud’ of How He and Reese Co-Parent

Routine check-ups at both the doctor’s office and the dentist are essential for your children. One of the parents should have both medical and dental coverage on the children, as the cost of this type of preventative care out of pocket is very high. If one of your children have an emergency for either place, it can be a bill you have to pay for a very long time.

Childcare is another expense that can add up when a divorce takes place. Perhaps one of the parents was the caregiver, and now both are in the workforce. The parents should decide on a childcare provider together. It may be a licensed facility, a nanny, or even a family member. The cost of childcare should be second to the quality of care that your children are receiving.

Inevitably, there will be additional expenses for your children. Who is going to pay for school clothing and supplies? Many parents who pay child support assume that they pay enough for such items with that monthly check. Yet it may be just enough to help the family with food and shelter. You don’t want your children to go without due to lack of money.

Many children love to be involved in extracurricular activities as well. It can be sports, dance, or clubs. There will be expenses involved, including special clothing and shoes needed and even enrollment fees. Parents need to be willing to share these expenses so that their children can take part in such events.

Related Link: Helping Your Child Through Divorce

Summer is also a time when there are more expenses for children. They may want to go to swimming lessons, camping, or even to a summer camp. All of these things cost money, and someone has to pay it! Some feel the parent who makes more money should cover the cost. This is up to the parents though, as many want to do everything 50/50. Problems could arise when one parent can’t afford their share.

As you can see, there are plenty of additional expenses to consider for your children when you are divorced. Make sure you are willing to discuss these expenses with the other parent. You always want to do what’s in the best interest of your children. Bottom line: Get as much in writing as you can when it comes to who will cover expenses. This way, everyone involved knows what to plan for.

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Michele Sfakianos, RN, BSN, is a Registered Nurse, Life Skills Expert, Speaker and Award Winning Author. She is the owner of Open Pages Publishing, which includes her series of “The 4-1-1” books on Life Skills, Step Parenting, and Surviving Teenhood. Michele is a contributing expert for HopeAfterDivorce.org, DivorceSupportCenter.com, FamilyShare.com, and CupidsPulse.com.

By Courtney Omernick

Making the decision to have children is definitely one that takes some thought. But, if you can’t have children the natural way, the adoption process is a whole different thing to think about. Should you or shouldn’t you adopt? Hopefully, Cupid’s advice below will help make the decision process easier:

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By Maggie Manfredi

Jersey Shore’s favorite duo are sharing in baby bliss! According to UsMagazine.com, Jenni “JWoww” Farley’s daughter and Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi’s kids are already bonding. Meilani, JWoww and Roger Matthews’ first child has already spent quality time with Lorenzo, and more recently Snooki’s second child Giovanna born Friday Sept. 26. Snooki said, “Jenni and I always talked about being pregnant together. I’m so excited to go through this experience with my best friend!” These Jersey Shore alums have come a long way since that first famous summer at the shore. 

What are some ways to combine your social life with parenthood?

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By Maggie Manfredi

Mrs. Johnson is perfectly smitten! According to UsMagazine.com, singer and actress Jessica Simpson (now formally Jessica Johnson) is happy with NFL hubby Eric Johnson. The mother of two commented on their relationship, saying, “We have felt like ever since we got married, we’ve been kind of living on this honeymoon…Life is better, but we don’t toast every morning with champagne.” They are perfectly content and are done having kids, according to Simpson.

What are some ways to know it’s best not to have more kids?

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By Amanda Boyer

After babysitting for her pregnant sister, Kim Kardashian wants another baby … or maybe two, she told Ellen DeGeneres on the season premiere of Ellen’s  talk show, according to UsMagazine.com. Kardashian stated on air that she took care of her niece, nephew, and daughter and also admitted, “It was so hard, three kids. I don’t know how my mom did it with six.” Even with the work, she still dreams of having a big family.

How do you decide how many children to have with your partner?

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By Kaley Allard

It’s true! Pop star and dancer Shakira is pregnant with her second child with Gerard Pique. The news of Sharkira’s pregnancy broke during an interview with Cosmopolitian en Español, and was confirmed by People.  We wish the happy couple the best of luck with their next bundle of joy!

 How do you know when it’s time to expand your family?

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By Shannon Seibert

As of Sunday, August 17th, Christina Aguilera’s baby girl officially has a name: Summer Rain Rutler. The singer and her fiancé Matt Rutler shared their wonderful news on Twitter, writing, “So proud to welcome our beautiful daughter Summer Rain Rutler into the world.” The baby is the happy couple’s first child together, and Aguilera also has a son with ex-husband Jordan Bratman. The new parents announced their engagement in February of this year after meeting on the set of Burlesque in 2010. According to UsMagazine.com, the songwriter stayed out of the spotlight for most of her second pregnancy and was pretty content about it. “So blissful in taking this time for creating all things blossoming new on the horizon,” she shared. “Album, baby & beautiful music to come.”

What are some creative ways to announce the name of your new baby?

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Interview by Lori Bizzoco. Written by Laura Seaman.

Rosie Pope knows all things related to pregnancy and parenting, bringing child care and fashion advice to mothers and mothers-to-be everywhere. She owns Rosie Pope Maternity and Rosie Pope Baby, runs MomPrep classes, and is often featured on television for her mothering expertise. Fans may also recognize her from the Bravo reality TV show Pregnant in Heels. As if that’s not enough to keep her busy, she’s also the author of Mommy IQ: The Complete Guide to Pregnancy.
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By Lori Bizzoco

Long Island native J.P. Rosenbaum won Ashley Hebert’s heart (along with the rest of the women in America) when he proposed to her on Season 7 of The Bachelorette. The fairy tale-esque celebrity couple married a year later and are now happily preparing for more marital bliss as they welcome the birth of their son this October, otherwise known as Baby R. We had the chance to ask the 37-year-old construction manager some questions about the upcoming arrival of “Rosenbump,” as he likes to refer to the little guy on Twitter, as well as the reality TV couple’s move to Miami a few weeks ago and tonight’s “dad-chelor” party.
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By Shannon Seibert

Hot momma Megan Fox gave birth to her second son Bodhi just five months ago, and she’s already set to hit the big screen on August 8th in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The actress, 28, is also the mother to 22-month old son Noah and wife to Brian Austin Green. Fox recently caught up with Celebrity Baby Scoop to talk all things motherhood, expressing her joy on being a parent.
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By Sanetra Richards

Baby number two is on the way! According to UsMagazine.com, Alicia Keys and husband Swizz Beatz are expecting their second bundle of joy. The singer announced the news to fans via Instagram on Thursday, July 31st. In the photo recognizing their fourth anniversary, the 33-year-old award winning musician and her music producer husband are smiling from ear-to-ear as he grasps her growing belly. “Happy Anniversary to the love of my life @therealswizzz!!” the “No One” singer wrote. “And to make it even sweeter we’ve been blessed with another angel on the way!! You make me happier than I have ever known! Here’s to many many more years of the best parts of life!” A few years ago, Keys had no interest in her [now] honey: “Honestly, I didn’t really like him that much,” she said to Marie Claire UK last year. “I thought he was too ostentatious.” After a few projects together, Keys grew smitten and realized she was wrong about him. “I think we’ve taught each other a lot. He’s taught me to live more fully, and I think I’ve taught him to live more deeply.”

How do you know when to announce your pregnancy?

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By Shannon Seibert

Newlyweds Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo may be celebrating their honeymoon in South Africa but the happy couple has even bigger plans for when they return. After a fun and extravagant wedding, what more could there be? Well, the Victoria’s Secret model revealed in a recent interview with Net-a-Porter that she and the Maroon 5 singer had “definite” plans for kickstarting a family together.  According to UsMagazine.com, Prinsloo told Net-a-Porter: “I have no expectations. Not in a bad way, but I’ve learned that you can’t plan ahead. I live day by day and see what happens.”

What are some ways to decide when to have kids?

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By Sanetra Richards

Keeping it in the family. According to People, after continuing his quest to find distant relatives, best-selling author A.J. Jacobs sat down for an interview with his newly found cousin, actor Daniel Radcliffe. In the interview, it was revealed that the 25-year-old Harry Potter star is also related to pop singer Katy Perry (who is noted for Radcliffe having a crush on) and scientist Albert Einstein. When asked if he would like to keep the Radcliffe name going in the family, the actor responded, “Maybe because I’m an only child, I love the idea of lots of kids. But it will depend to a larger part on who I end up having kids with. I think men would be a lot less excited about having kids if we had to actually do it!”

How do you decide how many children to have?

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By Sanetra Richards

Kate Hudson is in no hurry to walk down the aisle any time soon. According to UsMagazine.com, the 35-year-old actress talked about her relationship with love of three years, Matt Bellamy, during an appearance on The View on Monday, July 21st. “I just don’t have – I’m happy. We’re married. We’ve got kids and a family and we’ve got to find our time together alone,” the Wish I Was Here star said when asked about any possible marriage plans. “We are in it. I think if we do get married it will be for the kids, really. For us, we’re just happy. She continued to say, “I know that’s not really necessarily a golden ticket but there is something beautiful about the security of marriage. And we’ll get there when we get there.” The pair got engaged in April 2011 and welcomed a baby boy, Bingham, shortly after. Although Hudson and Bellamy, 36, had a bump in the road recently, a source revealed they are definitely “happy in love” and worked their way through it.

What are three good reasons to tie the knot?

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By Sanetra Richards

Two of the most talked about names in pop culture are definitely giving us something else to talk about. Kim Kardashian and Kate Middleton have a babies on their brains. According to UsMagazine.com, the ladies are planning for a baby number two in the near future. Both Kardashian and Middleton were due last July for their first bundles of joy, and from the looks of it, they may be pregnant again around the same time. The 33-year-old reality star gave birth to daughter North West on June 15th of last year, whilst the 32-year-old Duchess followed shortly after, giving birth to Prince George on July 22nd. Now the mommies are ready to add another to their families. “Kanye wants a boy!” says source of the Kardashian clan. Although Kardashian is no stranger to the limelight, she intends on keeping the next pregnancy under wraps for as long as possible (thanks to the criticism and backlash received in the past). “Kim won’t tell anyone until she’s five months along,” the source says. “She doesn’t want people scrutinizing her body.” The royal on the other hand, has her fingers crossed on being pregnant “by Christmas,” the Royals’ source told Us. “Will and Kate have siblings similar in age, and they want the same for George. They’re ready!”

How do you decide how many children to have?

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By Shannon Seibert

This past Sunday Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley gave birth to her first born child and daughter Meilani Alexandra Mathews. Farley and fiancé Roger Mathews welcomed their happy and healthy baby girl into the world after many long months of waiting. Farley had recently posted her final picture of her baby bump, commenting on how excited she was to see her daughter. According to UsMagazine.com, the former Jersey Shore reality star initially didn’t take well to pregnancy, but was overjoyed to meet her daughter.

How do you support your partner through the final days of pregnancy?

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By Sanetra Richards

“Here comes the bride . . .” And groom! Adam Levine is ready to get his hands dirty in the wedding planning business. The 35-year-old Maroon 5 singer told People, “I definitely feel like I’m sitting in the chair I’m supposed to be sitting in right now,” said Levine. “It all feels very natural.” In case you missed it, ‘The Voice’ judge is set to marry Victoria’s Secret model Behati Prinsloo. So how exactly is he getting in on the planning this summer? “I’m probably doing more than you think and less than you think, as well,” says the Sexiest Man Alive. And his thoughts on what the wedding will be like? “It won’t be typical, I can tell you that.”

How can the groom be more involved in wedding plans?

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By Shannon Seibert

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson married this past Saturday in a beautiful Independence Day weekend wedding. The pair took a special approach to their wedding day and had their children be a part of the ceremony. Two year-old daughter Maxwell was the flower girl and their 13-month-old son Ace served as the ceremony’s ring bearer. Additionally, the couple shared their special day with more than 250 guests, according to UsMagazine.com

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By Patricia Bubash, M.ed, LPC for Hope After Divorce

In spite of the naysayers who were telling me to not bother spending money to see Jersey Boys, I decided to go see the matinee (it was cheaper, of course). And I was glad that I ignored the unfavorable critics.  I thought it was an excellent movie: good acting, touching story of poor boys making it big, and music that had everyone clapping, tapping their feet, and enjoying songs from their youth.  I anticipate seeing it at least another two times and even buying the DVD when it comes out.

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By Laura Seaman

A newborn baby girl has brought DeAnna Pappas Stagliano and husband Stephen Stagliano closer than ever. The couple, married in 2011, told People about their love as parents: “I didn’t know that you could love like this. Obviously I love DeAnna to pieces and we have a wonderful marriage, but the love that a parent has, it’s just different,” said Stagliano. The now 5-month-old baby Addison Marie Stagliano has brought a happy and completely new experience to the couple. “Nothing can really prepare you for what it’s like to have a child and how your life will change, but I will say we’re really good sat it,” said the new mother. “We’re a really good team.”

How can a child bring you and your partner closer together?
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