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By April Littleton
During the Television Critics Association press tour, Sherri Saum told People that she is expecting twin boys with her husband Kamar de los Reyes. The couple are “kicking around some names,” but won’t reveal anything until the babies are born. “I just want to meet them first and see if the ones we’re thinking of match them. We’ll see!” the mom-to-be said.
How do you prepare your family for twins?
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By Mark Baer
Families come in all shapes and sizes. Some married couples live together with their children. When those children grow up and move out of their parents’ home, does that mean that they are no longer a family? Some married couples with children don’t live together because of their work commitments and for other such reasons. Does that make them any less of a family? Religious beliefs aside, some couples such as Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell have children together, but were never married. Aren’t they still a family? Married couples with children sometimes divorce. Does that mean that they are no longer a family? If you think about it, the nature of their relationship changed from being married with children to being unmarried with children. I’m afraid that when a couple has children together, their marital status does not control their status as a family.
Many may define a “perfect” family as one in which the parents are married and in love with each other. I opted to use the word “perfect” because that was the term and definition used by a minor child of divorce, who was interviewed in a documentary film by Ellen Bruno titled “SPLIT.” While his family may not be “perfect,” as defined by him, I promise you he still considers it a family.
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By April Littleton
Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman died suddenly during Super Bowl Sunday. He was supposed to pick up his three kids on the day he passed away, but never showed up. A source told UsMagazine.com that family members began to worry when Hoffman didn’t pick up his children. The incident was “uncharacteristic of him” the source said. The actor was 46 and had a son, Cooper and two daughters Tallulah and Willa.
What are some ways to tell your children that a loved one has passed?
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By Maria Darbenzio
With temperatures remaining on the low end of the thermometer, it’s easy to want to stay snuggled by the fire drinking hot cocoa. Although that sounds like a pretty great way to spend your day and night, it’s smart to have some other ideas to help you stay warm with your loved ones this winter. Take a look through these articles from our partners for some great suggestions:
1. Take a trip: If the weather is getting to you and you’ve just about had enough, take a break from the cold winter air. Considering how busy you are between work and family, you deserve a vacation! Try somewhere warm where you can bask in the sun while your children play in the sand. Check out these famous families that have been doing just that. (CelebrityBabyScoop.com)
2. Be careful: You’re off to the beach and ready to spend your day soaking up the sun. Even though Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, not everything has to be red. So make sure to keep your skin and eyes healthy by lathering on that sunscreen and wearing your shades. (GalTime.com)
3. Arrange your gear: If you can’t take a trip to somewhere hot, be sure to bundle up before going outdoors. Stay organized this season by keeping all of your cold weather gear sorted neatly. The last thing you want is to be headed out the door in a rush with only one glove. (GalTime.com)
4. Stay happy: No matter what your plans are, spend each moment with your family in pure happiness. Let them know how much they mean to you. Taking time to have fun and get away from a hectic schedule is the perfect way to spend this winter, whether it be in your own backyard or on a sunny beach somewhere. (YourTango.com)
5. Appreciate the little things: Eric Micha’el Leventhal once said, “There is no greater treasure in this world than somebody who loves you as you are.” Learn to fully appreciate where you are in life and celebrate your relationships. Check out some of these other awesome quotes about gratitude. (YourTango.com)
How do you plan on staying warm for the rest of winter? Tell us in the comments below!
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By April Littleton
According to UsMagazine.com, former Hills star Kristin Cavallari showed off her second baby bump via Instagram Jan. 18. “Gym selfie….baby bump getting big!” she captioned the photo. Cavallari married Jay Cutler last June. The couple are already parents to son Camden, 17 months.
How do you prepare for a new addition to your family?
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By Maria Darbenzio
Will Arnett and Katherine Heigl walked the red carpet joyfully on January 11th at the Los Angeles premiere of their new animated comedy, The Nut Job. This family movie follows the story of an independent squirrel named Surly, who is banished from his park and forced to live a city life. Celebrity Baby Scoop had a chance to catch up with Arnett and Heigel to discuss the movie as well as their children. Arnett is the father of two sons, Archibald William Emerson and Abel James. Heigel is the mother of two adopted daughters, Nancy Leigh and Adalaide Marie Hope.
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By April Littleton
Jesse Williams and wife Aryn Drake-Lee welcomed a daughter named Sadie in December. “It’s hard to describe. It’s wonderful – a new discovery every day. It’s great and I’m loving it, the actor told People.
What are some ways to keep your relationship romantic post-baby?
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By Rosalind Sedacca, CCT for Hope After Divorce
It can be tough — but necessary!
As a divorced parent, you can never pay too much attention to your communication skills with your children. It keeps the doors open for a healthier, more positive relationship with them. It makes you more sensitive to issues of concern early on, so you can nip them in the bud. It also encourages your children to talk about what they are feeling, questions they have, and situations that are creating conflict for them.
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By April Littleton
According to People, Jared Padalecki and his wife Genevieve Cortese Padalecki welcomed their second son Sunday, Dec. 22. “My amazingly strong wife home-birthed a happy and healthy baby boy last night. Please send love,” the Supernatural star wrote on his Twitter. The couple are already parents to Thomas Colton, 21 months, and married Feb. 2010.
How do you prepare differently for your second son than your first?
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The holidays are meant to be spent with the ones you love most: your family. Whether you’re a newlywed spending your first Christmas with your husband’s family or new parents trying to survive those sleepless nights, it’s important that you soak up this time together. With this thought in mind, CupidsPulse.com has pulled together these great articles from our partners, filled with the tips you need to have a fun-filled holiday with your family:
Related Link: Drew Lachey Talks About Spending Time with His Family
1. Bond as a family: It’s no secret that your kids won’t be little forever, so why not enjoy this time before it’s gone? Take a look at these gift ideas to bring your family even closer. (GalTime.com)
2. Show your bestie you care: Many women find a BFF in their sister or mother, but even if you’re not related to your best friend by blood, you probably still view her as family. These 37 friendship quotes will remind you how special your bestie is. (YourTango.com)
3. Celebrate your loved ones: Making people feel loved and special is important all year long, not just during the holidays. Here are four ways to show your family and friends just how much you care. (GalTime.com)
4. Embrace your inner kid: Take a cue from Alyson Hannigan and her husband of ten years Alexis Denisof and be a kid at heart. We promise you’ll enjoy the holidays even more through the eyes of a child! (CelebrityBabyScoop.com)
Related Link: Make Your Holiday the Best One Yet
5. Tell your partner you love her: With the needs of your little ones filling you and your wife’s days (and often your nights), it’s easy for you to feel like you’re missing out on time as a couple. Use these 15 tips to make sure your actions show your sweetheart just how much you love her. (YourTango.com)
Cupid wants to know: How will you bond with your family during the holidays?
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By Michele Sfakianos, RN, BSN for Hope After Divorce
It doesn’t have to be difficult.
A stepparent who has different holiday traditions from the rest of the family, especially a stepparent with no child of their own, can feel left out of the celebration. All family traditions matter, and it’s vital for everyone to be considered when planning holidays.
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By Priyanka Singh
Former 98 Degrees band member, Drew Lachey, recently talked with Celebrity Baby Scoop about how much life changed for the better when he became a father. The singer revealed how his two children, Isabella, 7, and Hudson, 3, learn about values from the example him and his wife set in their household. Even though the kids are his number one priority, he still manages to keep the romance alive in his marriage to his high school sweetheart. Read on for more of his interview!
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By April Littleton
According to People, Ben Affleck only has one person to thank for all of his success – his wife, Jennifer Garner. “She is by leaps and bounds the most important person to me in that respect,” Affleck said in an interview with Playboy of Garner’s resolute support. “Over the past 10 years she has allowed me to have a stable home life while accomplishing my professional goals.” The couple married in 2005 and have three children together, son, Samuel, 21 months and daughters Violet, 7 and Seraphina, 4.
What are some ways to show your appreciation for your partner?
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By April Littleton
A small town gets ready for their annual Christmas Carnival as Madea (played by Tyler Perry) gets persuaded by an old friend to help surprise her daughter with a visit over the holidays. Past relationships are put to the test and new secrets are revealed, while Madea celebrates Christmas her way.
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By Kerri Sheehan
Kim Kardashian revealed that her five-month-old daughter, North West tried out swimming for the first time this weekend. Both Kim and fiancé, Kanye West were present for the occasion. Kim posted about the family swimming day on her Twitter page and one commenter said that it was nice that Kimye’s baby girl “got to see her parents for a change!” According to UsMagazine.com, Kim fired back calling the commenter ignorant and saying that she did not know how much time Kim and Kanye spent with their daughter.
What are ways to compromise on parenting techniques with your partner?
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By Kerri Sheehan
Actress Maria Bello revealed that she has been dating her best female friend. When the Grown-ups actress decided to read through her old journals she learned that she often pinned people as her soul mate and when they broke her heart that made the fall all the worse. That’s when she decided to give a relationship with her best friend, Clare a try. According to UsMagazine.com, Bello said, “It didn’t occur to me, until that soul-searching moment in my garden, that we could perhaps choose to love each other romantically.” Her family and friends have been supportive of the relationship so far.
How do you come clean about a long relationship to family and friends?
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By April Littleton
According to People, Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom seem to be getting along just fine despite the fact that they’re separated. The pair were spotted in N.Y.C. Saturday with their son, Flynn, who turns 3 in Jan. The couple announced their split in October after three years of marriage. “We love each other. We’re a family,” Bloom said about Kerr days after their announcement.
What are some ways to keep your post-breakup relationship civil for your children?
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By April Littleton
According to People, Malin Akerman and husband Roberto Zincone have decided to end their marriage. The Trophy Wife actress, who married Zincone in 2007, gave birth to son Sebastian in April. “[Motherhood is] amazing, the biggest love you have ever felt in your life,” Akerman said after having her baby.
What are some ways to remain civil post-breakup for your child?
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By April Littleton
Directed by Gary Fleder, Homefront stars Jason Statham as former DEA agent, Phil Broker. He is widowed father who decides to retire and move to a small town for the sake of his 10-year-old daughter. The film also includes James Franco, Kate Bosworth and Winona Ryder.
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By Kristin Mattern
Reality TV viewers know Trista Sutter from the first season of The Bachelor where she grew to be a fan favorite on the show. When she ended as runner-up, ABC chose her as the first star of their new show, The Bachelorette. It was there that she met and fell in love with her husband, firefighter Ryan Sutter. Defying the bleak love statistics of the popular ABC franchise (as of 2013, only three famous couples have gotten hitched out of 25 seasons), Trista and Ryan married in 2003 and have since welcomed two beautiful children — Maxwell Alston and Blakesley Grace. Family life hasn’t slowed down this stay-at-home celebrity mom. She regularly contributes to several blogs and most recently wrote a book about the power of gratitude.
…Want to know more about our chat with Trista? Click here to continue!
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By Kerri Sheehan
Being a new parent can be difficult, but adding a second or even third child to the family adds a new dynamic to the already-established way of doing things. Most couples don’t realize that expanding a household can lead to sibling rivalry, loss of patience, and, for many, marital turbulence. CupidsPulse.com has gathered some of the best tips and advice from our partners to help you out when it comes to that cute little addition:
1. Siblings: If your son or daughter is accustomed to being an only child, there could be a slight shift in personality when baby number two comes along. Make sure to prepare your other children for their new brother or sister so that they will feel just as happy and eager as you do when the baby comes home. (GalTime.com)
Related Link: Kristin Cavallari Confirms Second Pregnancy with Jay Cutler
2. Parenting Style: It’s important to remember that every child is different. What worked for your oldest son Johnny may not work for little Ava. Be flexible. Rules of Engagement star Megyn Price recently dished that her daughter Grace is so unique that she has to be spontaneous when parenting. (CelebrityBabyScoop.com)
3. Work Together: Nobody said it was easy raising children, but when two parents share or take turns getting up in the middle of the night, driving the kids to school, making dinner, and cleaning the house, it can be much easier to handle. Find out if the division of labor in your house is equal. (GalTime.com)
4. Just Because: It can be easy to forget about your partner once you add children into the mix. What better way to make your man feel important than getting him an unexpected present? Here are ten gift ideas for even the pickiest of guys. (YourTango.com)
Related Link: Kanye West Displays His Love for Kim Kardashian
5. Say How You Feel: In the midst of providing your children with the care and protection that they need, it’s easy to forget to say those three little words that brought you together in the first place. Here are 20 inspirational ways to say “I love you.” (YourTango.com)
What are your best parenting tips? Share below.
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By April Littleton
Ashlee Simpson and her ex-husband Pete Wentz reunited to celebrate their son’s fifth birthday in L.A.’s Studio City neighborhood, Saturday, Nov. 16. Both exes brought along their new significant others. Wentz arrived with girlfriend of two years Meagan Camper, while Simpson showed up with Evan Ross. “It didn’t seem awkward at all between Evan Ross and Pete Wentz. They took a family photo and were all in it — Pete, Meagan, Ashlee and Evan,” a source told UsMagazine.com.
How do you remain civil post-breakup for the sake of your children?
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By Kerri Sheehan
Love is in the air for Eva Longoria and Jose Antonio Baston! On Friday night the former Desperate Housewives star and president of Televisa, the largest media company in Latin America walked the red carpet for the Museo Jumex Opening dinner at Casa De La Bola in Mexico City Mexico together. This is their first red carpet appearance together since they began their romance several weeks ago. A source dished to People, “He’s been sweeping her off her feet and courting her like a proper gentleman.”
How do you know when to reveal your partner to family and friends?
