Help your child honor a veteran
From making cards for our retired servicemen to taking in a Veterans Day parade, give your child the gift of learning to respect our nation's heroes. Honoring our nation's military veteransFrom making...
View ArticleCelebrity mom cover stories: Halle Berry, Nicole Kidman, Connie Britton
We have rounded up the coolest and chicest celebrity moms that are on the covers of magazines this month. Halle Berry talked about her daughter Nahla to InStyle magazine, while Nicole Kidman opened up...
View ArticleWhen play dates go bad
You’re excited. Your son has finally scored a play date with Billy, a boy in his class he can’t stop talking about. But when the kids get together, little Billy turns out to be a bully and the play...
View ArticleKristen Bell and Dax Shepard are expecting a baby
Congratulations to Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell! The engaged pair is expecting their first child in the spring. Advice from celebs for this Mom- and Dad- to-BeCongratulations to Dax Shepard and Kristen...
View ArticleTeen girls and binge drinking: A dangerous mix
We’ve all had the discussions with our teens about underage drinking, yet alcohol is readily available to teens. For many teen girls, it has become the most important component of their social life....
View ArticleElection Day checklist
Every state is a little different, but here's a checklist guaranteed to refresh your memory of all the things you'll need to make your vote count! Last-minute Election Day tipsvoting guide for...
View ArticleParenting Guru: Grade school mean girls
If you’ve got girls, you’re likely going to worry about the eventual mean girl experience. But it turns out the social problems and bullying may not be so far away. Mean girl behavior can start as...
View ArticleStay-at-home mom turned cake baker
Liz Wilson, mom of two daughters, has turned her love of baking into some of the most amazing, unique cakes you will ever lay eyes on — or taste. Liz’s “mom” hobby has become much more than it started...
View ArticleWhen did being busy become so cool?
It seems like lately, busy is the new black. You hear it every day from fellow moms — "we're just so BUSY." And while some families certainly do have schedules that would make your Google Calendar cry,...
View ArticleRaising a sensitive child
Does your little one burst into tears at the drop of a hat? Does he always feel like someone’s laughing at him? Learn how to nurture your sensitive child and when you should talk to your pediatrician....
View ArticleMy teen hates school
Tired of hearing your teen complain about how much he hates school? Maybe he's not just whining because he doesn't want to do his homework. Get to the root of your teen's school hatred. Getting to the...
View ArticlePut an end to the family bed
Sometimes co-sleeping lasts longer than it was originally expected to, and a member of the "family bed" must resort to the couch or a blow-up air mattress on a nightly basis. If this is the situation...
View ArticleSocial media pressure to be a DIY mom?
It seems like all around you, your mom friends are either pinning some kid-inspired DIY idea to Pinterest or posting their latest homemade creation on Facebook. All the while, your best attempt at a...
View ArticleCeleb bump day: Kristen Bell, Shakira, Sugarland
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 Kristen Bell who was spotted showing off her tiny baby...
View ArticleChasing the Dream: Self-compassion helps you do more
Studies say those with self-compassion achieve more and accomplish more goals. Harness your own compassion for yourself in parenting, life and all your aspirations. Studies say those with...
View ArticleGive your child a bedroom to love
When the cold weather arrives and the kids have to spend more time indoors, give them a bedroom in themes and colors they’ll love. “Kids rooms are becoming much more adapted to align with each child’s...
View Article6 Steps to raising a smarter child
Encouraging your child to read, ask questions, stay curious and be creative will help foster a lifetime of knowledge gathering. Raising a smart child has a lot to do with cultivating emotional...
View Article4 Preschool skills needed for kindergarten success
There are so many important lessons taught in the preschool years. Find out the most important ones and how you can reinforce them at home so your child is prepared for kindergarten and beyond....
View ArticleVeterans Day photos: Military families
On this Veterans Day, we sat down with veterans and their families to see what effect military life has on a family, and what motivates these brave men and women to serve our country. Daniel and...
View ArticleMom story: I had 5 kids in 6-1/2 years
Most moms’ first inclination after having five kids back-to-back probably isn’t “Hmmm, I think I’ll start a business,” but that’s exactly what Melissa Lawrence, 42, of New York, New York did with her...
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