Post-deployment reintegration
It's hard to believe my husband has been home for four weeks already. Having him back home has been wonderful as well as rejuvenating. It's great having a second set of hands around the house, and with...
View ArticleThe hottest new baby boy names of 2013
Which baby boy name is rising in popularity the fastest? If you are looking for a cool and unique boy name this list is for you! The Social Security Administration released its list of those boy names...
View ArticleFinnish babies and the boxes they sleep in
Parents in Finland can choose to receive a box filled with essential baby supplies when they have a child, and the box itself can be used as a bassinet for the baby to sleep in. We talked with a mom...
View ArticleEasy Father's Day crafts for kids
Father's Day is a great time for kids to show Dad how much they care. Kids will have fun making these easy Father's Day crafts that Dad is sure to love!
View ArticleGross books that little kids really love
When it comes to the early reading set, complicated plots aren’t very important. Pee jokes and boogers? Those are very important. These playfully gross books are infamous for getting young kids...
View ArticleDads Appreciating Down Syndrome (D.A.D.S.): Don’t call us a support group!
Charlie’s dad went to his first D.A.D.S. meeting hours after I had undergone an amniocentesis to determine if Charlie had Down syndrome. That’s right. We didn’t even have a diagnosis. We're weird like...
View ArticleFather's Day golf ball crafts
Give old golf balls new life with Father's Day crafts for kids that pay homage to the hobby Daddy loves! From golf ball ornaments to golf ball paper weights, discover four Father's Day golf ball crafts...
View ArticleLife after high school
After 12 long years of hard work and studying, high school graduation is finally here. After the caps and gowns come off and the diplomas are hung on the wall, the next step for many young adults is...
View ArticleFather's Day gifts for preschoolers to make
Father’s Day is a time to teach your children to shower Dad with love and affection. Skip store-bought gifts and help your children create something handmade for their dad. Add a healthy dose of...
View ArticleMommy tweets: Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s baby Everly, Alyssa Milano, Kristen Bell
What were on the minds and Twitter feeds of some of our favorite celebrity moms? Jenna Dewan-Tatum took to Twitter to introduce her baby girl Everly to the world, while Kim Zolciak, who is pregnant...
View ArticleRaising girls: Teaching them to be good sisters
One of the most challenging parenting lessons I've learned in the past eight years of my mom career has been navigating the choppy waters of sisterhood. As a mom who only has brothers, I'm figuring out...
View ArticleBaby names from summer blockbusters
The weather is heating up, and it’s the perfect time of year to head to the movies. Kick up your feet, sip on a soda and check out these fantastic baby names inspired by summer blockbusters. Whether...
View ArticleHot baby names for boys and girls
Move over, spring, and get ready to turn up the heat! These hot summertime baby names will get your baby-name list cooking in no time flat.
View ArticleWhy are kids getting kidney stones?
You wouldn’t expect kids to have kidney stones — seems like something your grandpa suffers from. But the number of kids affected by kidney stones has increased in recent years, and genetics is only one...
View ArticleWhat a dad wants
What do dads really want this Father’s Day? A glob of clay formed into a coffee mug from their 3-year-old or a day on the links ? We asked real dads to share how they really hope to spend Father’s Day...
View ArticleMom story: My dad is gay
Meet Erin Margolin, mom of three. When she was a teen, her dad came out. Since then, she's built a network to support gay parents and their families. She's now working on a documentary to help spread...
View ArticleDSLR photography tips for beginners
If you’re a mom who’s ready to move on from your point-and-shoot camera, then a DSLR camera may be just right for you.
View ArticlePlan a summer homeschooling schedule that works
With the end of the formal school year upon us, I have started planning out a new schedule for our summer months. We are year-round homeschoolers, but I like to alter our schedule a bit to allow...
View ArticleCeleb bump day: Kim Zolciak, Kim Kardashian, Evan Rachel Wood, Halle Berry
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 Kim Zolciak, who is pregnant with her fifth child,...
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