Baby and Parenting News Week of Sept. 1 to 5, 2014

1 STAY COOL: When you're stressed, keep calm and carry on.

With everything we juggle as parents, who can blame us for getting a little stressed sometimes? The key is to deal with it in the most constructive ways we can, which benefits both ourselves and our little ones. When we're wearing too thin, it's a good idea to take a step back, try to do things that help us cool down, and get some much-needed perspective on the situation.

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2 RELATE: Stay-at-home moms have the hardest job in the world.

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Stay-at-home moms have the toughest bosses and the longest hours out there, and they don't get paid for any of it. They also have some pretty great job perks, and while the jury's still out, we're pretty sure they have superpowers of some kind. Here are some things that only stay-at-home moms can truly understand.

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3 SHOP: Snag those Frozen costumes while they're still available.

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It's hard to believe that Halloween is just around the corner, and a word to the wise: anything Frozen-related is guaranteed to fly off the shelves faster than Olaf melting on a sweltering Summer day. If sewing your own costumes this year is not part of your plans, then get ahead of the game and snag some of these store-bought Frozen costumes.

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4 BUILD: Work on new friendships with other families.

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While it's always a good idea to have your own friends to spend time with, it's also just as important to build relationships with other families — for you and your spouse and also for your kids. Hanging out with other families means being around people who totally get what's going on in your lives because they've been in that phase, too. Check out some of the fun ways families can spend time with each other.

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5 LAUGH: This is for all of the moms who want to make friends with other moms on the playground.

Everyone knows that dating isn't easy, but who knew how hard it was to find like-minded mom friends while out and about with your kids? Watch this video for a hilarious and relatable look into the process of searching for that perfect playground pal.

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