Mom story: My son has Tourette syndrome
Lisa Bachman’s 15-year-old son, Justin, has Tourette syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes his body to make strange movements and noises he can’t control. The Ohio mom of three shares how she...
View ArticleRaising girls: Take a backseat to Daddy
It didn't take long for me to realize that one of the best gifts I could give my daughters was to nurture their relationship with their dad. While, at times, our household seems to be divided into...
View ArticleMoms trade perfection for happiness
In the chase to balance career and kids, family and ambition, we sometimes lose sight of happiness. In Good Enough Is the New Perfect: Finding Happiness and Success in Modern Motherhood, authors Becky...
View ArticleMoms who give back: Meet Susan Polis Schutz
Meet a woman who has continually reinvented herself while juggling parenting and her career. Susan Polis Schutz followed her dreams and now devotes her creative and professional pursuits to helping...
View ArticleSmart-sounding names for boys
Are you looking for a smart-sounding name for your baby boy? We’ve gathered names that have a very intelligent ring to them. Check them out!
View ArticleDos and don’ts of planning the future of a child with special needs
Preparing for your child’s future can be overwhelming. A financial expert shares the most common mistakes — and best practices — to establish a secure trust fund for your child with special needs.
View ArticleHow to liven up your homeschool
Whether you're just starting out on your homeschool journey or you're a homeschool veteran, being spontaneous, getting out of your comfort zone and livening up your homeschool day can be a good thing...
View ArticleMommy tweets: Shakira, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez
What were on the minds and Twitter feeds of some of our favorite celebrity moms? Shakira tweets and shares photos of her adorable son Milan, while Mariah Carey writes about her daughter Monroe raiding...
View ArticleThe warning signs of thyroid disease during pregnancy
Thyroid disease is surprisingly prevalent in pregnant women. Learn how to recognize warning signs that your thyroid may be out of whack — and what can be done.
View ArticleWhy doulas are becoming more popular
Childbirth support in the form of a doula is becoming more popular for moms who want the additional help during their labor and delivery. We talk to moms to find out why they went that route and what...
View ArticleThe new guilt: Now dad is feeling bad
According to statistics, more moms than ever are working outside the home and more dads are playing an active role inside of it. And while any mom would welcome more involvement from dear old dad, she...
View ArticleAdoption photos: The moment I became a mom
For moms whose families were created or expanded through adoption, few things are as emotional as meeting her child for the first time. In honor of Mother's Day, we've gathered special photos of those...
View ArticleMy Phil of autism
At least once in a lifetime, everyone should be blessed enough to experience a child in a state of pure and unadulterated bliss. My husband and I had such an opportunity last Monday at Converse Rubber...
View ArticleBaby-friendly beach vacations
Ready to get away? How about a baby-friendly beach vacation? If the little ones don't want to bask all day in the sun, plan some fun baby-friendly activities around a beach town. Real moms share their...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about group B strep
During their pregnancies, all women are tested for a certain bacteria dubbed “GBS.” It’s a routine test for a common bacteria that many women have but it could save your baby’s life.
View ArticleMay Day crafts for kids
May Day is May 1, and it's an opportunity to celebrate the arrival of spring with little ones. Kids can make these sweet May Day crafts to pass out to friends and neighbors and spread the joy of spring!
View ArticleThe worst questions you can ask someone facing infertility
When my son was born, I joined a Mommy & Me group. There are 12 active members and the only other mom of one recently announced that she was expecting her second child. It was like a punch in the...
View ArticleCool baby names from the 1930s
Many baby names used in the 1930s are becoming popular once again. You have plenty to choose from this era, whether you’re seeking a lovely classic baby name for a girl or a strong masculine name for a...
View ArticleNew home birth guidelines leave out some midwives
Home births are on the rise, and moms have a few choices when it comes to what sort of midwife is present at the birth. The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a recommendation, however, that...
View ArticleBirth photos: The moment I became a mom
That first time when a mother greets her newborn child is a life-changing moment forever etched in time. In honor of Mother's Day, here are a few of those moments from some special moms -- guaranteed...
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