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Ideas for your own Elf on the Shelf
Family traditions and building wonderful childhood memories that last a lifetime is what is really important during the holidays. So when I heard of the Elf on the Shelf idea a few years back, I knew...
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Mom story: My kids have life-threatening food allergies
Jackie Ourman, 37, of Irvington, New York, is raising three boys — two with life-threatening food allergies — all while studying the culinary arts and managing her own celiac disease. Read why she...
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From John to Jackie O. — Kennedy inspired baby names
Love everything about the Kennedy family? These Kennedy-inspired baby names are as All-American and iconic as the famous family that has captivated us all. From the Kennedy matriarch Rose to the...
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Creative ways to play with your child
A mom can only run toy cars around in circles so many times before she goes a little crazy, and there are other ways to play with your child beyond arts and crafts and countless rounds of Go Fish. Play...
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Questionable BootyLog app targets teens
Teen pregnancy is a social issue that we as parents hope to personally help combat as our children grow. An app from a national agency whose goal is to help prevent teen pregnancy claims to do so. But...
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Homework and its enemy: Secondhand media exposure
Secondhand media exposure — such as a TV playing in the background — can be detrimental to your children's homework as well as their development. The effect of TV and other mediaSecondhand media...
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Could chiropractic care benefit your child?
Joint dysfunction and nerve irritation can impact young people in big ways — from causing headaches and sleeping troubles to bed wetting and asthma. Can chiropractic care help? Joint dysfunction and...
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Throw a baby sprinkle
Just because you already have a child doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be showered with love for your next baby. Baby “sprinkles” are becoming very popular for second, third and subsequent babies, a much...
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Raising a girl to be more than pretty
We want our daughters to take pride in their looks, but also all their other amazing qualities. With so much emphasis in the media about girls looking beautiful, parents need to put the focus back on...
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Mommy tweets: Kelly Ripa, Kourtney Kardashian, Bethenny Frankel
What were on the minds and Twitter feeds of some of our favorite celebrity moms? Kelly Ripa tweeted about her sons Michael and Joaquin’s matching mohawks, while Kourtney Kardashian tweets style tips...
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Cutest holiday shoes for kids
Cute holiday outfit? Check. Pretty bows and ties? Check. Adorable shoes? Oooh... We can help you with that. There are so many cute shoes for kids available this holiday season. Happy holidays! Now that...
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How to follow through so the kids don't play you
Sometimes you think you’re more of a violin than a mom. Your kids work your strings to make you sing whatever tune they want to hear. But you’re worried, it seems to be getting out of control — their...
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How to fix your teen's bad sleep habits
If your teen is like most, he wants to go to bed late and wake up late — not the best plan when it comes to school. According to studies, only 8 percent of teenagers are getting the required amount of...
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Holiday books for kids
Books are always a great gift for kids. During the holiday season, give them books about holiday traditions including Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa stories. Christmas MouseChristmas Mouse is a...
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Holiday photo op: Dressing your kids for Christmas morning
Bed head and excited eyes are the markers of a great Christmas morning. Follow these tips on how to dress your little ones to get the perfect Christmas morning photo. Bed head and excited eyes are the...
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Hip for the holidays: Cute kids' outfit ideas for holiday festivities
Dressing up for the holidays is a lot of fun. This season, dress your kids in colorful outfits that are stylish, affordable and occasion-appropriate. The holidays are almost here, and there are plenty...
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Holiday gift guide for the whole family
We've rounded up the best holiday gifts for kids from toddlers to teens, and every age in between. And we also have some wonderful holiday gift suggestions for moms too. Holiday gifts for babies and...
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Nancy O’Dell opens up about her daughter Ashby and her new kid’s app
We turned the tables on Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell — and interviewed her! The busy mom opened up to us about being a mom to Ashby, as well as her cool new educational app, Little Ashby:...
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Autism and television: The big turn on
In 1951 reel life, I Love Lucy filmed its pilot episode. In real life, Lucille Ball was pregnant with her husband Desi Arnaz’s first child, Lucie. At the time, CBS executives insisted no reference be...
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Practicing Gratitude: Christmas then and now
Though my children are experiencing Christmas a bit differently than I did as a child, over the years I've come to see that in all of the ways that truly matter, the experiences are the same. Now I see...
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