“You better act like you have some sense!” “I know your mother taught you better than that!”… More
The Lifelines of Motherhood: Inspiration, Innovation and Imagination
As National Women’s Month comes to a close in the United States, I find myself pondering on this year’s theme; Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination. While this brings deserved attention to women who’ve contributed significantly to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, it moves me to reflect on a specific sector of women – mothers. And, not only mothers here in America but mothers around the world. Inspiration, innovation and imagination are the cornerstones of mothering regardless of geographic proximity…. More
For Better or Worse: Can Divorce Be the Right Answer for You and Your Family?
Most experts agree that it’s optimal to raise children in a two-parent household. But what happens when one — or both — of those parents wants to end the relationship? Is it better to stay for the sake of the children, or should you do what makes you happy?… More
30 Guilt-Free Restaurant Picks for You and Your Kids
It’s the typical dining-out dilemma: Finding something on the menu that’s at least somewhat healthy, but still tastes decadently delicious. Well…problem solved! Our friends at Parents partnered with a panel of moms, who also happen to be dietitians, scouring the menus of 15 family-friendly restaurant chains to find the best picks for you and your little ones. Here’s what they came up with….
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How To Help A Toddler Adjust To A Newborn Sibling
I was a maniac while pregnant. Correction. Maniac is sugar coating it. I was worse. I'm a worrier but when pregnant it's kicked up a hundred notches. My main worry was whether my fourteen month ... More
Unique Rainy Day Activities for You and Your Tot!
Rainy days can put quite the damper on our plans. Don't lose your mind in a house full of kids on the loose. Squash the rainy day blues and create a few Kodak memories with ... More
Debt Parties – A New Reason To Jam!
These are all common reasons why people design evites and spend money to celebrate landmark moments in their life. But what about throwing a party because you paid off a major debt? I would imagine the goal here is to celebrate your financial success while not going overboard and ending up in debt again…. More
What’s Your “Likeability” Rating?
When you are introduced to someone, their body language and the way they interact with you upon that initial intro forms your opinion of them straight away. That being said, it’s important to be aware of what you’re giving off to the people you meet in your life. … More
Help! My Children Are Selfish
My kids are at an age where they seem to be regressing. If they don’t get what they want it seems I’m not as great of a mom as I was only seconds earlier. I look at them in disbelief trying to understand how this happens. I turn down one stinking request of theirs and lose all of my motherhood credit in an instant. … More
My Plan To Be A Better Mama In 2013: New Year’s Parenting Resolutions
I love the start of a new year, as it gives you the chance to start fresh and set habits that will (hopefully!) stick with you for the rest of the year. I’ve given it a bit of thought and while I have made significant progress in my professional life, there’s some areas in my parenting that I’d like to improve…. More
Raising a Charitable Child, a Conversation with Michelle Thornhill, African American Segment Manager at Wells Fargo
One of the best themes of the holiday season is charitable giving. What better time of year to incorporate giving back into your family routine?… More
Gossip Mill: Jessica Simpson is PREGGO!
I literally just put my poms poms away after cheering Jessica Simpson on for slimming down over the Thanksgiving holiday – wow 60 lbs! Right after my cheer session – did I find out that she’s already found the pounds again? Yes, seven months after welcoming daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson to this crazy world, Jessica Simpson and her fiancé are making room for another addition, Us Weekly exclusively confirms…. More
