Why "Selfish" Moms Might Just Be Better Moms
Did you hear the super loud uproar over Gisele Bündchen”s recent comments about motherhood? Everyone from newspaper columnists torandom people on Twitter have been calling the supermodel mom super selfish after she urged other mothers to prioritize themselves over their children.… Read the rest
The Best Reason to Order In For Tonight’s Dinner
Ever come home from a busy day at work, realized it’s already 6:30, and then tried to cook a lovely homemade meal from scratch while your kids are begging for you to listen to stories about their day or to help them with their homework?… Read the rest
How Celebrating Halloween Sets Your Kids Up For Business Success
Boo! I love Halloween. Fun-sized candy bars, spooky lawn decorations, and the Monster Mash make for awesome fall fun—but did you know that investing family time to celebrate this spookiest of all holidays could set your kiddos up for big success in life?… Read the rest
Taking the Chore Out of Chores (It’s Possible, I Promise!)
If you’re like most American adults, you were expected to do household chores after school, or on the weekend. Some look back on those duties as a drag, but more than 80 percent of you grew up doing them—and I’d like to think that more than 80 percent turned out more than okay!… Read the rest
The Secret to Better Parenting: It’s Simpler Than You Think!
The rules of parenting that you’ll hear at your local playground, in your mommy group, from experts, and in books are constantly changing—and more often than not, they just make this whole being-a-parent thing more and more complicated. If you’ve ever thought, “My kid won’t ever get into a good school if I can’t get him into this toddler art appreciation class!” or convinced yourself that your child will eventually spend decades seeing a very expensive therapist because you had to work late one Thursday night and weren’t there to tuck her in, it’s probably time to take a step back, take a deep breath, and rethink what kind of parent you want to be.… Read the rest
Ever Felt Bullied Over Breastfeeding?
If you’re a mom, or have ever even thought about being one, you’ve probably heard (and possibly even told a few other parents!) that “breast is best” when it comes to feeding your baby. Breastfeeding has become almost a hallmark for good parenting, with everyone from the lactation consultant at the hospital to mommy groups across the country not only singing the praises of nursing (of which there are many!), but practically insisting that it’s the only healthy option for little ones.… Read the rest
If Kate Middleton Is Pregnant With Twins, Here’s What She Should Expect
The rumors are flying people: According to many undisclosed sources, Kate Middleton is pregnant with twins! No, it hasn’t been confirmed by Buckingham Palace, but I for one would love to believe that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting two babes—you know me, I love a big family!… Read the rest
How Many Families Can’t Afford Diapers? More Than You’d Think
It’s no mystery that buying all the stuff you need for baby is going to be (or is already!) expensive, but I never realized just how many families can’t afford diapers. It turns out that nearly 30 percent of American families (that’s almost one in three!) don’t have enough money to buy enough disposable diapers to keep their babies clean and dry throughout the day and night.… Read the rest
Your Kids Are Jealous of Your iPhone—But Not For The Reason You Think
Whether you’re on an iPhone or an Android, there’s no question that your phone probably helps you tackle some of the most how-on-earth-can-I-handle-this moments of parenting. That homemade baseball-themed cake for your son’s birthday party turned out to be a major Pinterest fail?… Read the rest
Does Jennifer Lopez’s Booty Video Make Her a Bad Mom?
I have a confession to make: I finally just saw the video for Jennifer Lopez and Iggy Azalea’s video for Booty. I know, I’m a little late to the party. My first thoughts about it were probably a lot like yours: Number one, holy cow JLo is still bringing it.… Read the rest
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