5 Ways to Keep Your Relationship Strong — After Kids
As a social worker, Julia Pryce thought she would be immune to the stresses that a new baby brings to...
Kids health & safety
8 Date Night Ideas for Tired Parents
At the end of a long week, lounging on the couch sounds a lot better than dinner and a movie....
How to Handle 7 Awkward Moments with Kids
One afternoon while Nicole Kay of Westfield, N.J. was tidying up her home, her 3-year-old son shrieked. Panicked, Kay ran...
How to Have a Night Out — Without the Guilt
Feeling guilty about having “you time” away from your kids is perfectly natural. Heading to work, going to the gym...
The 30-Minute Date: Creative Date Ideas for Busy Parents
You and your partner are always on the run — working, caring for the kids, cleaning — so free time...
10 Things Never to Say to a Working Mom
Lori Hick Mercer, a working mom of four, thought she was telling her neighbor how blessed she felt to have...
10 ways to help a mom or dad friend with cancer
There’s never a great time for a cancer diagnosis, but it can be especially tough when you have young children...
7 Single-Parent Support Systems
Even the most cherished kids can create challenges for parents who face a never-ending juggling act in caring and providing...
The “Dos” and “Don’ts” of Dating With Kids
Are you a single mom ready to find that special someone? Whether or not you were recently in a relationship,...
6 Ways Small Business Can Retain Their Best Employees
Employee retention is especially important when you only have a few staff members. Your employees and their long-term happiness and...
How to Raise a Calm Child
Every parent wants to raise a calm child: one who can deal with stressors, cope with challenges and manage emotions...
10 Tips to Raising a Gentleman
Ever have a day when your son seems destined to grow up a boorish cad who chews with his mouth...
17 Tips on Raising Identical Twins
Seeing two babies on the ultrasound was probably one of the most amazing moments of your life. Sure, the pregnancy...
7 Tips for Raising Twin Girls
Parenting twin girls isn’t all sugar and spice and everything nice. Even though twin sisters can be strikingly similar (especially...
8 Tips to Build Self-Motivation for Kids
If you’ve ever resorted to bribing your kid to brush her teeth, you know the frustration of an unmotivated child....
Boys vs Girls: Gender Challenges
Is there really a difference when it comes to parenting boys vs girls? While the idea of girls in precious...
The Real Deal on Raising Boy-Girl Twins
There’s nothing more special than parading down the street with boy-girl twins in tow. The unending oohs and aahs of...
Top 50 Reasons Raising an Only Child Rocks
Is it “one and you’re done” for your family? You know the stereotype of the only child — “he never...
7 Tips for Organizing Your Family Schedule
Keeping your family on track can be a full-time job. Whether you’ve got young tykes or older tweens, managing schedules...
“Why Am I So Unhappy?” Find the Root of Your Unhappiness and How to Change
The most frustrating part of realizing you’re unhappy is feeling that you shouldn’t be. If you’re healthy and have a...
10 Ways to Be a Happy Mom
Amid the hustle and bustle of running the kids to school and sports, grabbing groceries and working at or outside...
30 Days to De-Stress
If you’re feeling continually overworked and pushed to your limits, it can take a toll on your health, both physically...
5 Signs You Might Be Drinking too Much, Mommy
You pour yourself a glass of Pinot Noir at the end of a day of back-to-back meltdowns and play dates....
6 Tips to Be a Successful Stay at Home Mom
You’ve decided to stay home with your kids. Congratulations on making a very important, yet often difficult decision. And welcome...
6 Ways to Relax When You Don’t Have Any Time
Are the lunches packed? Did you respond to all your emails? Who will take the car to the shop? With...
7 Common Stress Scenarios – Solved
You’re stressed out. With kids, a job, a life, parents aging, siblings fighting — not to mention the enormous amount...
7 Signs You Have a Happy Family
Everything changes when you have kids. Suddenly, their health and happiness becomes your priority. You work hard to create a life they...
Cat Lover Allergic to Cats? A Survival Guide
Love your cat, hate your sneezing? Tired of having itchy, watery eyes when your kitty curls up next to you?...
Exercise After C-Section: The Do’s and Don’ts
Now that you’ve had your baby, you’re probably eager to get back to your pre-pregnancy exercise routine. Exercise after C-section...
Hair loss after pregnancy: What’s normal and how to deal with it
Engorged breasts, inescapable mood swings, hemorrhoids, bleeding and extreme fatigue — these are just some of the many post-birth joys...
How to Fix a Hoarding Problem
No one intentionally decides to become a hoarder. The American Psychiatric Association describes it as a mental disorder — one characterized by...
How to Lose Baby Fat: 10 Easy Exercises
Losing weight isn’t nearly as easy as gaining it, especially in the weeks following a pregnancy. “Extra pounds gained during...
How to Make Mom Friends
Rebecca* thought she had her mom friends all lined up. After her son was born, she was planning to spend...
Running While Pregnant: Your Guide to Running During Each Trimester
Do you have a little one on the way? Congratulations! If you’ve always been an avid runner and are worried...
What to eat before the SAT test (and what not to eat)
The morning you take the SAT test — while nerves may prevent you from feeling famished — is not the...
7 Ways to Prepare for a Snow Storm
The threat of a big winter storm is often a cause of anxiety for parents and caregivers. Having young children...
Creating a Mold-Free Home
We’ve all heard stories about the dangers of toxic mold (mold that may cause illness). But how to avoid those...
Creating a Toxin-Free Home
Most of us, unless we have severe allergies or sensitivities to chemicals, may not be aware of all the chemicals...
How to Make Homemade Air Freshener
Having kids means having germs and smells in your home. Before you reach for the air freshener at the grocery...
Is Low-VOC Paint Safer?
Smell that? Paint is a versatile and affordable decorating option, but it has a downside — its chemical scent. But...