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Relive that warm-fuzzy Father's Day feeling: Go to The Advertiser's HawaiiMoms .com to join the conversation about what makes a great dad. It's also where you can talk story with other moms in our forum. Here's what one mom said about the trend toward more relaxed "Beta Moms": "I think the greatest thing ... (is) how we don't have to be perfect to be good moms and how we need NOT get sucked into this competitive sport of motherhood/parenthood. ... Pick the things you want to do or need to do and let the rest be. And stand tall with your choices — there is no right ones anyway. Think what is important for YOU ..."
— nanna, in the Family forum
REAL SIMPLE
KNOW WHEN TO KISS THEM GOODBYE
Can this sweater be saved? The June edition of Real Simple takes on the keep-it-or-toss-it question. For example:
Check out www.realsimple.com for other cleaning tips.
FINAL WORD
"If I had it to do over again, I'd do less, not more. ... What a child needs most is knowing she is safe and loved, in a calm and peaceful home."
Joyce Maynard | In Parenting magazine
