Celeb bump day: Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Jessica Simpson, Anna Chlumsky
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 Channing Tatum’s wife, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Jessica...
View ArticleDeployment can strengthen the bonds of marriage
You won't find a single person that raises their hand and says, "Yes, please! Deployment! My spouse and I love being apart from each other six months to a year at a time." I can tell you, though, that...
View ArticleHome birth after cesarean: This mom’s success story
Vicki’s first birth ended in a C-section, which was not in her plans, at all. How she turned her second birth into a successful home birth is extraordinarily inspiring. Vicki’s first birth ended in a...
View Article5 Cute rainy day crafts for kids
They say that April showers bring May flowers, but keeping kids busy on rainy spring days is no easy task! Add these cute craft ideas to your list of rainy day activities to keep kids happy when they...
View ArticleSigns of child abuse and neglect
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. To help all the children who are being abused in our communities, we need to take a closer look at the common indicators and signs of abuse and neglect....
View ArticleHow to talk to your son about date rape
It’s not just moms of girls who need to worry about date rape. Boys need to be prepared to be smart, safe and know what the consequences of sexual assault may be. We spoke with Mike Domitrz, founder of...
View ArticleShould students with disabilities have equal access to sports?
This year, the U.S. Department of Education issued clarifying guidelines to help schools provide students with disabilities equal access to sports and extracurricular activities. InclusionBeyond the...
View ArticleNatural swaps for unhealthy lunches
From fresh fruit to organic snacks and foods free of artificial dyes — a look at common lunch box staples and foods you can swap to pack healthier choices! Reinvent PB & JWith a few substitutions,...
View ArticleSpring cleaning and charitable deductions
It’s that time of year again — spring cleaning! Throw open your windows, shake off the cobwebs and let in some fresh air. Along with scrubbing down the walls and cleaning away some questionable goo in...
View ArticleBaby names inspired by fine art
A name inspired by fine art gives your child a fascinating namesake. Didn’t pay attention in art history class? Don’t worry, we’ve put together a list of beautiful names from art and artists from...
View Article“How I overcame my addiction to stress”
At a time when busy is the new black, many moms are taking a step back and realizing that being pulled in a million directions is overrated. These moms, who once had trouble defining boundaries and...
View ArticleSpring into science: Get outside and learn
We're ready for spring! This is the time of year when we enjoy spending homeschool days outdoors — reading in the clubhouse, math on the patio, gardening and observing nature. With so many changes...
View ArticleMommy tweets: Jada Pinkett-Smith, Heidi Klum, Julie Bowen
What were on the minds and Twitter feeds of our favorite celebrity moms? After recently talking about those open marriage rumors, Jada Pinkett-Smith tweets about being a stepmom, while Heidi Klum...
View ArticlePica and its strange cravings
You normally wouldn’t want to eat dirt, chalk, ice or clay, but since you’ve become pregnant it’s all you can think about. Learn more about pica, what it means and what you should do about it. Don’t...
View ArticleHow to boost your breast milk supply
Some moms worry their breast milk supply dips more than they would like — so what can they do? Breastfeeding experts — and seasoned moms — share what works best. Some moms worry their breast milk...
View ArticleWhat to deduct when you're expecting
Having a baby can be expensive. Fortunately, taxpayers can catch a few breaks under the Tax Code to make it a little more bearable. Pregnancy and taxesWhat's tax deductible and what's notHaving a baby...
View ArticleOTC morning-after pill may be coming to your local pharmacy
A federal judge has ordered the FDA to allow the morning-after pill to be sold without a prescription to anyone who wants it — including your young teenage daughter. Where do you stand on the issue? A...
View ArticleImagine a world without autism
In 1933, King Kong climbed it. In 1939 it served as the centerpiece for on-screen Hollywood movie couples to fall in love. In 1945, a U.S. Army B-52 bomber lost in fog crashed into it. Light it up...
View ArticleHow to prevent common childhood sports injuries
April is National Sports Safety Month — a time for parents and kids to become more aware of the risks associated with playing sports. Sports and recreational activities account for 21 percent of...
View ArticleSexting laws: What parents need to know
We’ve all had that conversation warning our teens not to take any lewd pictures of themselves or others — maybe more than once. This also applies to forwarding a picture that was sent to him. There are...
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