Articles in Mom & Dad:


  1. 7 Mommy traps to avoid
    Whether you’re a new parent or seasoned pro, bad mommy habits can be easy to pick up and all too tough to break. Neglecting...
  2. 20 Moms to follow on Twitter
    No matter how you feel about social networking, you can’t deny the power of the tweet. The popularity of Twitter has exploded in...
  3. Top 6 iPhone apps moms will love
    Hey moms, looking for an easy way to organize your life and make your daily tasks a little easier? Grab these apps for your iPhone...
  4. Good parenting is sexy: The Mommy Files
    Your husband may not have the abs of Matthew McConaughey or the athleticism of David Beckham, but if your man is a great dad to your...
  5. Meet the Olympic moms and dads
    This year's Olympians are descending on Vancouver, Canada, in preparation for the 2010 Winter Olympics, which opens on Friday, Feb....
  6. Why are you tolerating your kids’ bad behavior?
    As a parent, I meet and interact with many other parents and observe their behavior. I like to see how they interact with their kids...
  7. Single mom dating: How to introduce your boyfriend to the kids
    Sure your kids may prefer to think of you as their asexual single mom whose sole purpose is to do their laundry, make them peanut...
  8. What's the best part of pregnancy? Moms know!
    We asked our readers with kids: "What is your favorite part of pregnancy?" More than 3000 moms responded, and while the responses...
  9. 20 Ways to spice up your marriage after kids
    Though you may have more diapers than diamonds, more early mornings than date nights, the thing to remember is that your world is...
  10. How to de-stress your stressed mom life
    Moms today have a lot going on between kids, relationships, work and home. It can seem like a never-ending revolution of things to...
  11. How to teach kids about saving money and budgets
    How can you teach kids the importance of sticking to the family budget and saving money? Get your kids involved in creating a family...
  12. 15 Organizing gadgets for moms
    Today's new technology makes getting your family and finances organized easier than ever! We know that every mom out there would...
  13. 33 Ways for moms to lose weight
    Losing weight is the top New Year's resolution every year. Resolve to make 2010 the last time you pledge to lose weight. These...
  14. 5 Quick pick-me-ups for tired moms
    What's that , you say? The baby was up all night and your 4-year-old wet the bed (again)? We know. Being a mom is tiresome work,...
  15. What my husband taught me about parenting
    We all have different parenting styles. We all have our own strengths. And it's nice when your partner's strengths complement your...
  16. Black Friday shopping tips for moms
    As you prep for Thanksgiving, don't forget about Black Friday -- the biggest shopping day of the year! If you plan carefully, you...
  17. 6 Christmas survival tips for divorced parents
    The end of a marriage is never pleasant, and this becomes especially evident during the holiday season. "If a family is divided,"...
  18. 7 Ways to beat fatigue
    Being a mom is rewarding… and utterly exhausting. These easy energy-boosting tips will help you beat fatigue and feel more...
  19. Stressed-out moms
    With so many details to remember in a day, it can be hard to step back and see the big picture of how things are going. Whether it's...
  20. 5 Back-to-work tips for moms
    Many moms are finding themselves brushing off their resume and going back to work after being home with the kids. Whether you are...

Parenting after divorce isn't easy - and one thing that may be as hard as single parenting is becoming a stepparent! Find advice about stepparenting from family therapists and other professionals about how to live with stepchildren and be a strong blended family.