Plan a Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 party
Have a party to celebrate the long-awaited arrival of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 on DVD!
View ArticleShould child sex trafficking victims go to jail for prostitution?
The American criminal justice system has not yet adapted to treat many childhood victims of sex trafficking as victims rather than criminals. Find out more and how to help.
View ArticleSuper Bowl party etiquette for the rest of us
Many moms don't have time to relax on the couch every Sunday watching football, so we really don't get what all the hoopla is all about. Then, the Super Bowl rolls around and we are expected to host...
View ArticleHow to transform your kids' play table
Kids can be hard on their playthings, but when you give your kids' table a makeover with this DIY furniture trick, turning your trashed furnishings back into treasures is not only affordable but fun to...
View Article6 Low-stress birthday party ideas
Birthday parties can get out of hand quickly. If you're tired of decorating and cleaning up, try these six ideas that take the pressure off so you can enjoy more of your child's celebration.
View ArticleReal moms confess: I hate my baby's name
Picking out a baby’s name is hard, but what if you made the wrong decision? These moms share why they don’t really care for their baby’s name.
View ArticleThe biggest children's medicine mistakes parents make
Becca doses out Tylenol like it's candy. Lynette gives her kids Benadryl to make them nap. And Tammy saves leftover antibiotics, just in case one of the other kids may need it. Experts explain why...
View ArticleDivorced and co-parenting: Your child's Bill of Rights
Divorce can be terribly painful, but that doesn't mean your child should suffer the fallout. Your child has the right to a loving and nurturing environment, even as your marital relationship...
View ArticleDigital love letters to your kids
Do you ever wonder how you'll share all of the Instagram pictures, Facebook posts and smart phone photos you take of your kids? Set up an email account where you can send your kids digital love notes...
View ArticleCeleb bump day: Eric Decker's wife, Kristin Cavallari, Kerry Washington
Happy Wednesday Hump Day — also known to us as Celebrity Baby Bump Day! We have rounded up the cutest pregnant celebrities of the week, including Denver Broncos’ hunk Eric Decker and his pregnant wife...
View ArticleMission not so impossible: Kids' closet makeover
It’s the pink elephant in your child’s room. I’m not talking about a stuffed animal but the often unruly beast known as the closet. For many, the kids' closet has become the pinnacle of dysfunction — a...
View ArticleYour most embarrassing toddler stories
Toddlers sure are cute, but they also know how to make their parents squirm with embarrassment. Here are our favorite cringe-worthy toddler stories from moms who have been there and done that.
View ArticleBaby names from folklore
Looking for a baby name with rich meaning? Try a name with an entire story behind it. These baby names come from folk tales passed down for centuries.
View ArticleFun projects that boost social skills
Children with social-skills deficits often struggle with identifying and conveying feelings. Here are some fun art projects that help kids build emotional vocabulary and social skills.
View ArticleDangerous tween trend: Snorting Smarties
You may recall the You Tube "cinnamon challenge" and, more recently, the "ice and salt challenge." Now, tweens and teens are "snorting Smarties," crushing up the sugary candies to a fine powder that...
View ArticleI can't be pregnant right now!
Positive. I looked down at the pregnancy test in disbelief, willing that second little line to somehow disappear. No, I thought. This can't be happening right now. The timing couldn't be worse.
View ArticleMommy tweets: Glee’s Heather Morris, Gwen Stefani’s selfie, Tori Spelling
What was on the minds and in the Twitter feeds of this week’s most buzz-worthy celebrity moms? Glee star Lea Michele tweeted pictures of Heather Morris, which was her first appearance since giving...
View ArticleHelp! I sent my son to junior high and he turned into a jerk!
One day you send your little angel boy to the first day of seventh grade, and a semester later you pick up a cranky, three-headed dragon! What happened? Who is this terrible monster and what did he do...
View ArticleCamila Alves joins the Mommalogues
You've seen her in magazines, on television and on the red carpet on the arm of her actor husband Matthew McConaughey. Camila Alves is a beautiful woman of many talents.
View ArticleBad handwriting or sensory issues?
By second grade, handwriting can mean the difference between success in school and serious problems. Discover some common issues kids have with handwriting, including problems with fine motor skills...
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