Who is St. Patrick, anyway?
If I’ve learned anything since having kids, it’s that there’s so much that I don’t know and my children have the ability to zoom in on those things and pepper me with questions. With St. Patrick’s Day...
View ArticleBaby names from Irish folklore
If you’re looking for a unique baby name, look no further than Irish mythology. These lyrical names come from a rich history of folklore and oral tradition. Let these baby names inspire you to find the...
View ArticleSpring break: Create lasting memories on a family vacation
It's spring break time and many families are heading out of town on vacation. When it comes to family travel, what matters the most is not where you are going but that the family is going together....
View ArticleAre prom dresses too sexy?
Prom season is here and your daughter can’t wait to find the perfect dress. Have you seen the latest in prom fashions? Some of these dresses look more Vegas showgirl than high school prom. Some schools...
View ArticleHow to deal with an absent dad
If your child’s father isn’t doing his part financially, physically or emotionally for your child, you may be shaking your fist at the sky — but also wondering what else you can do. There are ways for...
View ArticleDoes your child with Down syndrome need a sleep study?
Parents of children with Down syndrome often think restless sleep patterns are just part of childhood, but research shows real health concerns and causes that can be treated.Parents of children with...
View ArticleCeleb bump day: Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Jessica Simpson, Kim Kardashian
Happy Wednesday Hump Day — also known to us as Celebrity Baby Bump Day! We spotted Channing Tatum’s pregnant wife, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, shopping for new shoes, while Jessica Simpson shows off her baby...
View ArticleThe government's sequester hits our military hard
As I sit here and write this, I do it fighting exhaustion with a heavy heart and burning eyes. The impact the sequestration is having and will continue to have on the military breaks my heart and has...
View ArticleHow this mom went back to college
Sarah left behind her college career early on and became a stay-at-home mom to her two boys, but now, nearly a decade later and expecting her first daughter, she has traveled back onto campus as a...
View ArticleThe benefits of a pediatric hospital
If you live in a city where you have more than one choice when it comes to medical care for your children, deciding where to go can be tougher than you think. Let's explore the benefits of taking your...
View ArticleTaye Diggs dishes on the importance of breakfast — and being a dad
You may know him best as that smoldering hottie on Private Practice, but Taye Diggs is so much more than an on-screen doctor. With the show now over, he's looking to the future with his family and...
View ArticleNicole Feld on motherhood, the circus and joining the family business
Nicole Feld grew up in the live family entertainment business. She's part of the family behind Feld Entertainment, a family owned and operated business founded by her grandfather, Irvin Feld. The...
View ArticleCelebrity mom cover stories: Snooki, Kate Hudson, Jillian Michaels, Julie Bowen
We have rounded up our favorite celebrity moms that graced the covers of magazines for the March and April editions. Snooki shares weight-loss tips on Us Weekly, while Jillian Michaels reveals...
View ArticleI am a girl and I am fierce
Everyone has encountered the big B. She’s a popular caricature in today’s modern culture — she smokes cigars with the guys, drops F-bombs and you wouldn’t see her crying if her life depended on it....
View ArticleThe lost art of cursive writing
My cursive writing is atrocious! It looks like the writing of a third grader. I have always longed for elegant, neat cursive writing. We are often judged by our writing skills and penmanship. Or at...
View ArticleThe ethics of selling pumped breast milk
If a mom has excess breast milk, is she within her rights to try to sell it, or should it always be donated? We explore both sides to find out how moms feel about the practice of selling breast milk.Is...
View ArticleThe ultimate guide to puberty
Puberty is a milestone in your child’s development that comes around much more quickly than you think. Knowing what changes to expect in your child during this time helps you prepare your child — and...
View Article50 Easter-inspired baby names
From cute spring-inspired names like Lily and Brooks to spiritual names like Mary and Noah, hop into the spirit of the season with our list of the top 50 Easter-inspired baby names. From cute...
View ArticleMommy tweets: Kristen Bell, Brandi Glanville, Denise Richards
What were on the minds and Twitter feeds of our favorite celebrity moms? Pregnant Kristen Bell tweets her excitement over the possibility of a Veronica Mars movie, while Brandi Glanville explains her...
View ArticleDIY Elijah’s cup craft for Passover
Kids can help observe the Jewish Passover by making fun crafts to contribute to the celebration. According to Jewish tradition, the prophet Elijah will visit every Seder to take a drink from this...
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