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Fun, educational, book that grows with your child
Our daughter was given a subscription to this magazine at 1 1/2 years old and absolutely loves each issue. The monthly book / magazine is very durable and is the size of a board book which makes them perfect for little hands to hold and also for traveling out and about of your home with. This is also very nice and easy to read for a bedtime story.
Enjoying the magazine in France
As Americans living abroad, it's great to find such a good magazine in english that can be delivered to our home--and at such a reasonable price. The first issue came quickly too. The content is really cute and appropriate and there are no ads. A great gift indeed!

Excellent first magazine for your toddler!
I got this for my daugther at 18 months due to her love of reading and animals and we have been delighted with the three issues we have received so far.Each issue is about 6x7 inches, 23 color pages on heavy duty cardstock (think thick magazine pages, not board book cardboard). The binding seems to hold up to her many readings and re-readings, though it certainly shows wear like everything else she gets her hands on!
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Love it
I really look forward to receiving this every month.I am blown away by all their crafty ideas for art projects, organization, and meals.Really fun.

Parents is a good magazine!
I really love this magazine because it has parenting articiles in it!
Remember to read the description
I just ordered my own subscription to Parents Magazine because I was reading it over at my younger mother-in-laws all the time and I absolutely LOVE it. I even ordered the Sleep Sheep I saw in there. The thing people need to remember is that it is aimed at mothers aged 18-34. There are other magazines out there for older mothers that I'm sure us younger ones would find uninformative and biased. Every magazine has a demographic goal. I honestly LOVE this magazine. I'm 24, and a stay-at-home mom and my husband works at an electronics store. We are by no means upper class. But I still find their tips on saving money and bargain buying VERY helpful. For those who are older, you might want to try babycenter.com for tips for older mothers.
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Slipping .....
Reader's Digest has indeed morphed through the years.
A great magazine
I've always remembered having Reader's Digest around the house, ever since I was born.It's full of articals for just about everyone, personally my favorites are the comic relief editorials and stories.If you ever get a chance to pick up a copy or subscription, then go for it.

This magazine has indeed gone down hill
Try ripping out just the ads that are on both sides of the page and see how much reading material you are actually getting. Big Pharmacy advertisement is what this magazine is all about now. Also, let me just point out that I too have been harassed by this company about sending magazines I didn't order. Here's a tip for you if you do subscribe despite these reviews and try to cancel- Write RETURN TO SENDER on the magazines on a piece of white tape and put them back in your mailbox. This gets them to stop. What a shame this magazine is no longer of a high quality. I'd almost forgotten about this episode I had with them and my dissappointment in their skimpy reading material until reading these reviews. I was just about to get a subscription for somebody but no...no not now. Thanks for reminding me guys. Here's my two cents on top of that. Buyer beware. ... Read more

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Nostalgia plus informative human interest
One reason I like to on occasion read the 'Reader's Digest' is because it and I have been both around so long. It is nice to see something I remember reading 'the human interest' stories in so many years ago. I remember how as a child I would go through their vocabulary test column.
Large Print, Same Magazine
"Reader's Digest" has been my favorite general interest magazine for decades. The articles cover a wide array of topics and are either condensed from an original article in another magazine or are written in a condensed form specifically for the magazine. Each issue carries a portion of a non-fiction book written in such a way as to be an article or story and yet give you a flavor of the book itself.This version is sized similar to standard magazines with larger print for those who might be visually challenged.
good content, bad company
Readers digest really has alot of great topics, i've had it for two years now, but if you plan to enjoy them, also plan on 'enjoying' countless offers for products, requests for subscriptions long before they are needed, extra mailings constantly, and quite alot of confusion in the process if you don't really read what they are asking. I recent got a 'final bill' along with an explination of how they had earlier sent me a request to 'do nothing' if i wanted to continue with my subscription. However I had no recollection of getting this request.
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The Magazine Diva says.......
This magazine is a lot of fun, with simple ideas and easy to follow instructions. It caters to a young family, those with children ages 3 - 11 will benefit the most. My most favorable comment is the attitude Family Fun projects, it is always fun and upbeat.

LOVE this magazine
I bought this magazine as a gift subscription for my sister in law. She raved over it so much I bought it for myself and wow. It is a great magazine. We generally read it cover to cover.
Great magazine, worth saving
I never had my own subscription to this magazine. My mother-in-law subscribed and then would send it to me when she was done. I have saved every copy. There are so many great ideas in this magazine. They had one to make a playing card holder out of coffee cans lids. It was great for my 6 and 3 year old for playing UNO, especially when you have a lot of cards to hold. My 13 year old is selling magazines for her school and FamilyFun is one of the magazines available. I am ordering it, I miss reading it since my mother-in-law's subscription ran out. (I was hoping she would send me a subscription for Christmas since she knew how much I enjoyed it.)
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Great Magazine
The other mothers who left comments about how the father was not included in the magazine need to relook at statistics of the "traditional" family - which are now a minority.Being a single mother, I am happy that a magazine actually targets the new demographic of the new family.The magazine is also very informative and gives great tips, and my daughter and I love to read the Sesame Street magazine together.

Better than "Parent" magazine
Since I am a mother and my husband isn't interested in reading magazines, I don't really care that the other reviewers said this magazine is partial to moms. That doesn't affect me. I love this magazine. It's informative and interesting to read. I look forward to getting it in the mail every month.

Offensive Towards Dads in General
As a career woman and mother, I am appalled by the level of disrespect that Parenting Magazine has towards dads. My husband stays home to care for our daughter and it was his idea to buy several books and subscribe to Parenting for thoughtful advice. What a tremendous disappointment.
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Great resource- better than many books on the subject
I am a pediatrician with 2 ADHD children. Although I have alot of technical knowledge on the subject, I have found this magazine extremely helpful in terms of suggestions for problem-solving day-to-day issues, and keeping things in perspective (if they discuss the same problems we're having in amagazine, then the challenges my kids face and my less-than-perfect parenting are not failures of discipline and self-control- we're just part of the ADHD community!) Very straightforward, balanced, but mainstream viewpoint. Lots of practical articles about living with ADHD in all settings and behavioral/ cognitive interventions. Doesn't push medication, although it does provide information and tips on dealing with side-effects. Also light on coverage of alternative therapies. Plenty for both affected adults, teens and parents of ADHD children.

Overall a great magazine
This has been one of the most helpful magazines re ADD/ADHD issues that I have come across. Would encourage anyone who is touched by this issue to subscribe.

Best & easiest overall up to date ADHD info
I was diagnosed with ADHD shortly after my 7 yr son and immediately began to scour the Web for info. There is a lot of info but you have to take the time to find it - this magazine brings all of that info together in print and online in short easy to read (particularly to those of us with ADHD) format.I want to know all the latest info on ADHD and now I can without the previous time and effort required.Because there's no "cure" for ADHD, it's a daily struggle (even with medicine) to find what works for you to help you overcome the frustrations and limitations resulting from the condition.The magazine helps remind me that I'm not alone in my struggles and that many other people have faced and are facing the exact same struggles.There's a strange comfort in kowing that.And I've learned a lot of useful tips which help me keep the negative aspects of the condition in check while allowing the positive aspects to come out. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this magazine!You will learn so much in each issue! ... Read more

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Great Resource
I started geting this magazine even before I became an adoptive parent.It has great information in a well organized format.My social worker actually gives out old copies of this to all prospective parents.I highly recommend it.

Very good, but...
This magazine is and will be invaluable to me and my family for years to come.But, it does lack important and specific information regarding international adoption, which is how we became a family, via China.It is very slanted to domestic adoption.

A Must Have Magazine
Adoptive Families is a must have magazine for families created through adoption. I am currently waiting to travel to China to get my daughter, but I have already found this magazine to be invaluable.The great things is that all kinds of adoption are discussed, domestic, open, international. It is reassuring to know that there are so many other families that were created through adoption. You know you are not alone in what you are going through too. The advertising is great too! ... Read more

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Good, but they weren't kidding about the 6-10 weeks delay
If you're ordering this, you should know what you're getting, because I assume you've read the magazine before.
Great magazine.
Each issue of Family Circle is full of USEFUL information.Ordering it through Amazon is so easy.A few clicks on the computer and you are done!

great recipes
Family Circle has great recipes compared to other magazines.Right now, I have subscriptions to Southern Living and Everyday Food.I also frequently purchase Real Simple, and I have to say that compared to these other publications, Family Circle is kitchen-proof.Several recipes from this magazine I have added to my repetoire, one of which is a cake for which I get frequent requests from my husband.
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If you work outside your home AND you are a mother-READ THIS MAGAZINE!
This magazine is for EVERY mother who works outside her home. It will empower you to be the best that you can be as a mom AND in your career, whatever that may be. I stayed home full time for 8 years with my children before returning to work. And when I did return, it wasn't to some fancy corporate career (it wasn't even full time at first). Yet, this magazine helped me to understand three things: first, when you have to go to work, here's how to juggle it all; second, don't feel guilty if you really love working AND being a mom, you're not alone; and third, you can most certainly be a GREAT mom AND work outside your home. Each and every issue motivates me to keep going and to be fantastic at it!

Aimed at Corporate America mother's and not other types ofworking mother's
I am a working mother in the human resources field and I found this magazine not to my liking because it's focus appeared to be well to do families and women in high ranking positions.What about the other working women?Librarians, nurses, sales associates, etc?
Haven't received first issue yet
Haven't received first issue yet.Hmmm....I wonder how long it takes. ... Read more

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Good for pregnant and moms of new babies
I ordered this when I was pregnant and loved it. It has a ton of info for pregnant and new moms! Now that my baby is almost a year old though, I find it less and less helpful. Now I turn to Parents magazine more for information. This magazine is great though for pregnancy and those first 6 months!

The Magazine for Parents of Newborns
American Baby is a monthly magazine dedicated to the challenges of raising a newborn baby. This publication covers facts about babies, like proper nutrition, teething, and other things, along with opinion pieces about young toddlers and infants, such as whether or not to use a pacifier; how to teach certain skills; etc.
Sometimes something glitters in the dust
You will go through issue after issue, wondering if it contains anything beyond `cutesy' photo ops and rehashed articles of things you already knew, and then suddenly they will come up with a gem of an article that will actually add to your parenting portfolio, or knowledge. ... Read more

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Yes, cool, for the modern parent
For $10 a year, at least I can look at a magazine that isn't dominated by SpongeBrand Squarepants or Dora the Commercialized Explorer and that realizes not every parent thinks the Disney Princess pastel hegemony is the only way to go for a nursery.Will I pay $200 for a sweater?Very doubtful, but if I did it would be something I could pass down as an heirloom.True, I may spend more per item on my daughter's clothes and toys than most, but I also limit the number of things she does receive.I'd rather spend $100 on one unique toy I found in Cookie than give her twenty pieces of plastic at $5 a pop from some toy megapolis.Cookie covers quality over quantity, style over branding, modern over mainstream and for that I'm grateful.

LOVE this mag!
Finally a modern parenting magazine! This magazine is great for expectant mothers and mothers with babies or young children. I even enjoy reading it for the information for adults - recommended vacation spots, beauty advice, etc.

not COOL
I have to agree with those who didn't care for it. the only thing I liked was one article written by a Dad who was skateboarding with his son. It was witty, insightful and inspirational. the rest of the mag just seemed totally irrelevent to my life. It is aimed at people who dry-clean their childrens clothes. Does anyone do that? I don't want my kids to be that concerned with clothes and money. the few issues I read made me mad and depressed. I've never written a review before but felt compelled to do so regarding this lame magazine. Give me break with that $400 cashmere hoodie for my son! my son likes his vilified character t-shirts and that is what matters. He is not a reflection of my style, he is a reflection of his own. Get over yourselves! ... Read more

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Child Rearing Advice
Child is one of several different parenting magazines that I read/skim through on a regular basis as I look for new and interesting facts and ideas on raising young children. This magazine covers mostly the early years of child growth and development, from birth and on up, with a few articles aimed at kids as old as eleven or twelve years of age.
Worst magazine of this genre
This magazine consistently encourages parents to spend more than $100 on babya outfits, etc. It is not a magazine for most of America, but rather for the elite, or those who wish to pretend they are. There are way too many ads, and insignificant articles. Parents magazine is hands down the winner in this category.

Okay.......but PARENTS is better
[...] I got a choice of a free subscription to either Parents or Child magazine. Since I already got Parents, I chose Child. I will not be renewing when my free subscription is up. The magazine is boring, the articles irrelevant and there are too many kids fashion pages. If you want a magazine about parenting/kids, go with Parents. ... Read more

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NIck JR Magazine
I have a 41/2 year old granddaughter and bought it for her, it turns out it is not really for kids and her mom is reading thru it instead.So just letting you know this is not a KIDS magazine even if it is called Nick JR

very good magazine
My daughter's preschool gave me one of these magazines to look thru for a few days - to see what I and other parents thought. I couldn't believe what a great magazine it was. The pull-out section for the kids has no ads and it is so much fun - much better then the Sesame Street one that came with the Parenting magazines.I also enjoy this magazine very much as it completely relates to preschoolers to 1st grade, not babies or older kids. As a mother of only 1 child (4yrs old) so far, I find lots of basic parenting magazines about 80% useless to me as most of it is geared towards babies and have so many stages.This one has perfect recipes, crafts and articles geared towards my daughters age and for myself as well.Lots of pictures to explain how to encourage them in the recipes/baking and arts too - not just lists of what you need and then writing of what to do. Very nice!I read it all from front to back and ordered a year subscription on the spot. The teacher said most parents who have looked thru it are as well.To the poster who only gave it 3 starts due to her 6 yr old stating it is boring after liking it for a year, it is Nick Jr, so it is geared towards 2-6yrs old. She probably is just moving on from it. For all moms out there with kids this age, you will enjoy it. Highly recommend.

It used to be fun, but now she's disappointed
This is a great magazine for parents of infant or preschool age children.
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My Favorite!!
As someone who reads everything I can get my hands on regarding adoption, I have to say that this magazine is my favorite.It's well written, entertaining, touches on all types and phases of adoption and is an absolute wealth of information.I look forward to seeing my copy in the mail.
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Make this a staple in your home!
I have found Marriage Partnership magazine to be an almost essential element for not just newlyweds, but for long term marriages as well. The focus here is not just on building a strong marriage, but on building a Christian marriage. As such, you won't find a bunch of watered down "feel good" emotional stuff. If that's what you're looking for, you'll be better off taking your chances with an agenda motivated psychotherapist. But if you want straight to the point Christian guidance on how to build a strong marriage, you'll find several great and practical articles in each issue.
A solid resource for married Christians...
My wife and I have subscribed to Marriage Partnership for the entirety of our three-year marriage, and I expect that we will continue to utilize this resource for many years to come.Marriage Partnership includes a number of interesting snippets of information, statistics about marriage, and stories of struggles and victories for normal Christian couples.There are lengthier articles that address a full range of topics that we all encounter in our day-to-day lives as married folks, presented from internationally-renowned marriage experts, as well as lesser-known freelance authors from many walks of life.
Great magazine and fun to read
A friend bought this magazine for us as a wedding gift, and it was a great idea!We also purchased it for my sister when she got married.There are various articles ranging many topics, all relating to marriage. The magazine includes some topics that aren't always discussed too often, even with a question and answer section, and they are focused on giving a Godly perspective.Some of their articles also focus on issues in struggling marriages. There are so many things that tear down marriages in our society, and it is well worth the monetary investement of this magazine subscription knowing that if taken to heart it can only enrich and bless your marriage. ... Read more

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Very fun magazine
I consider myself still a beginner scrapbooker after purchasing supplies for 3 years now.I just don't have as much time to scrapbook as I would like, but this magazine has great ideas, themes, and advertisements.Lots of ads in this particular magazine have coupons and free items for online purchases, so that has been tons of fun to just see what all I can get at a discount price that I otherwise wouldn't have gotten.I mainly look at the pictures, but the few articles I have read are pretty good, but the pictures are always the best.I love getting magazines that are full of so much helpful information!I think this is a great magazine for the money.

I love it!
I find this magazine full of ideas and thought provoking. I save them all and have friends that will say they have a need for scrapping ideas and I can go back and look up something for them to use.

Great Magazine: Don't buy through Amazon.
I've purchased this magazine in grocery stores and liked it, so I subscribed through Amazon.The company actually responsible for seeing the subscription is filled is FW PUBLICATIONS.I ordered in March of 2003.September rolled around and I still hadn't seen and issue.After several phone calls to FW Publications, I finally received an issue.I've received four issues total.Here it is, March 2004, and they've stopped sending magazines.Apparently they think my subscription is finished after I've received half the magazines I've paid for.It would have been cheaper for me to buy them from the grocery store.Go ahead and subscribe to this magazine, just don't do it through Amazon.Their partner company is VERY UNRELIABLE. ... Read more

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It's not worth it
This was my first time with fit pregnancy and was very suprised to find only a few pages of actual fitness.I'm very into keeping fit while I'm pregnant and I fel that this magazine did not help me with finding other types of workouts.Maybe I should write my own magazine since all of what they tell you in the articles is stuff that I already know.The name of this magazine should be Fit Pegnancy 101.

Ok magazine but HORRIBLE subscription service
I have finally received my first issue of Fit Pregnancy. I think the magazine is ok, I would say it's pretty good except it's a bi-monthly so I expected it to have a bit less "fluff" and a bit more actual info, tips and articles. Let's say the Magazine itself deserves 3-4 stars.
The magazine is good but have had subscription probs ......
The content of the magazine is good and I enjoy reading it. The trouble is I ordered this magazine on May 23, 2005.The status of my account is:
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Raising Arizona is a Must for Every Parent
I have found Raising Arizona Kids not only informative on what activities are going on in town but also for a day trip or weekend getaway.In addition, the articles and advice on raising children of all ages has been extremely helpful to me as a working mother and to my friends who are stay-at-home moms. Every parent can grow right along with their child with the help of Raising Arizona Kids. I have learned so much about what to expect from my children at every milestone and how to better deal with their growing needs.Every month's issue is packed with incredible information and fun ideas. Don't spend another day as a parent without this magazine! ... Read more

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