How to Succeed as a Stay-at-Home Mom

How to Succeed as a Stay-at-Home Mom

Moms / Mom Time

Stay-at-home moms are no longer just the co-stars from Leave It To Beaver, The Brady Bunch, and other television shows from a bygone era. Taking care of the kids has become the cool thing to do again for women in their 20s and 30s. According to the U.S. Census Bureau,…

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Making a Second Marriage Work

Making a Second Marriage Work

Love / Love Tips

It seems like logic would dictate that a divorcee would learn from his or her mistakes and not make them the second time around, right? Not necessarily. Second marriages seem to be an opportunity to right the wrongs that happened the first time around, but they don’t always play out…

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Top Parenting Challenges: How to Deal

Top Parenting Challenges: How to Deal

Moms / Mom Tips

From potty training to breaking curfew, kids always find a way to challenge and sometimes completely frustrate their parents. As a mom, how can you cope with the curveballs kids will inevitably throw at you during their 18 years – or more – under your roof? First, gauge yours and…

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A GPS for Kids: Creepy or Clever?

A GPS for Kids: Creepy or Clever?

Moms / Mom Tips

It may seem like the ultimate invasion of privacy. We’re talking about putting a tracking device on your child. Although it may seem creepy and over the top for some parents, others feel a sense of security knowing they can keep tabs on their children at all times. A child…

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Let Them Play: Why Recess Is Important

Let Them Play: Why Recess Is Important

Moms / Mom Tips

Kids are getting played when it comes to taking a break at school. Yes, they’re there to learn reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic – but what about that fourth “R,” recess? Many schools are doing away with kids’ sole opportunity to give their brains a break during the day in favor…

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Dealing with His Crazy Ex

Dealing with His Crazy Ex

Love / Love Tips

It’s hard to think about your significant other having a romantic life outside of the one you share with him or her, but there’s no changing the fact that there were others who came before you. It’s tough dealing with those who your love stays in touch with, but it…

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Plant the Seeds for Fun and Food

Plant the Seeds for Fun and Food

Moms / Mom Tips

What better way to get your child to eat her vegetables than have her grow them herself? When kids take an interest in gardening, they’re looped into the process it takes to get produce to grow from seeds and ultimately end up on their plates. For toddlers and preschoolers, it’s…

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This Workout Is Tutu Good

This Workout Is Tutu Good

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Ballet has come a long way since the days of boring barre routines, drill-sergeant teachers and recitals. It’s worth revisiting those moves you might’ve done at the dance studio so many years ago. Ballet is enjoying a renaissance among those who admire and desire the long, lean lines and tight…

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Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves

Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves

Moms / Parenting

If you haven’t taken a peek into your medicine cabinet lately, it might be time to take a look. Every home should have basic supplies to help with minor accidents or middle-of-the-night illnesses. A medicine cabinet should also have important phone numbers taped inside of the door to call in…

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Staying Well When the Kids Are Sick

Staying Well When the Kids Are Sick

Moms / Mom Time

Moms everywhere are familiar with the scenario: You’re nursing your child through a bout with a bad cold or stomach flu, knowing all the while that within a few days, you’ll be experiencing the same misery yourself. Before you had children, it was probably fairly easy to avoid catching illnesses;…

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