Every mom (and dad!) that I know suffers from this to some extent: ‘Mommy Guilt’.  But striving to be a “perfect parent” is certainly not the best use of our time or energy.  I asked MomPrep expert Dr. Kathryn Smerling to weigh in with her thoughts on this TERRIBLE affliction.… Read the rest

If you are a step-parent, have a step-parent, or know someone who is, don’t miss this guide to step-parenting during the holidays from MomPrep expert Dr. Kathryn Smerling.

A Guest Blog: A Stepparent’s Survival Guide for the Holidays

We are right in the middle of the holiday season and nerves are starting to fray even in the best of families.… Read the rest

MomPrep Expert Dr. Kathryn Smerling has some very wise words about how to help our children and ourselves cope with the aftermath of the recent storm.

A Guest Blog: Teaching the Act of Giving

I am discombobulated. The aftermath of mega-hurricane Sandy has left even those unaffected by the ravages of the storm anxiety-ridden, disconnected and thrown off balance.… Read the rest

Deciding how you want to parent your children is such an important (and challenging!) decision.  Dr. Kathryn Sterling weighs in below on her tips for how to establish your parenting approach.  

A Guest Blog: Repair or Repeat – What Will Your Parenting Style Be?… Read the rest

You may remember Dr. Kathryn Sterling from this season of “Pregnant in Heels”, where she helped me out with some of my toughest cases.  She’s also a member of my expert panel, offering helpful bits of advice on how we can improve our parenting to be the moms and dads we each want to be.  … Read the rest