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  1. 7 Ways to beat fatigue
    By Mary Fetzer on Oct 30, 2009
    Being a mom is rewarding… and utterly exhausting. These easy energy-boosting tips will help you beat fatigue and feel more...
  2. Stressed-out moms
    By Jen Klein on Oct 23, 2009
    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...
  3. 5 Back-to-work tips for moms
    By Mary Fetzer on Sep 3, 2009
    Many moms are finding themselves brushing off their resume and going back to work after being home with the kids. Whether you are...
  4. How to remain close to childless friends
    By Katherine Bontrager on Aug 18, 2009
    In the midst of expanding bellies, parenting classes, trips to the hospital, reorganized priorities and detailed discussions about...
  5. 7 Tips for trading the corporate track for the mommy track
    By Gail Johnson on Aug 18, 2009
    Jeanellen Connelly thrived in her fast-paced career as a corporate computer consultant and trainer in Manhattan, traveling three...
  6. How moms can get some help
    By Abbi Perets on Jun 16, 2009
    Most moms have a hard time getting to all the items on their to-do list, which is where personal outsourcing comes in. Outsourcing...
  7. Winning sunscreen battles: Great products kids will let you apply
    On May 21, 2009
    Ahh, the summer sun. Kids just want to go out in it and have fun. But first, they must do battle with the dreaded sunscreen. And...
  8. Sickness on a plane: How to cope
    On May 21, 2009
    Perhaps even worse than snakes on a plane, is the end (or beginning) of a picture-perfect vacation getting spoiled by a bout of...
  9. Does my child need therapy?
    By Abbi Perets on May 19, 2009
    Does your child need counseling or therapy? A bout of low self-esteem, a new habit of throwing tantrums… at age 10. A behavior you...
  10. Celebrating motherhood
    By Kat Hobza on Apr 14, 2009
    Daughters face the same dilemma every year: What to get Mom for Mother's Day. Trying to find a gift or gesture for the woman who...
  11. 5 Ways to improve your parenting today
    By Abbi Perets on Apr 7, 2009
    We have 5 tips to improve your parenting you can put in use today. Feel like you used up your bag of tricks a year -- or two kids --...
  12. Joys of motherhood
    By Kat Hobza on Mar 20, 2009
    Every year, moms get asked the same thing: What do we want for Mother's Day? We're rendered speechless for three reasons: 1. We...
  13. How kids can make money
    By Vicki Salemi on Mar 10, 2009
    How can kids make their own money? If this economy has gotten you to think out of the box in terms of creating a more robust cash...
  14. Grocery coupon secrets: 3 tips to save money
    By Abbi Perets on Feb 23, 2009
    You can save big bucks if you know these 3 grocery coupon secrets. Forget about that whole philosophy of cutting back on your daily...
  15. How a happy marriage means happy kids
    By Abbi Perets on Feb 18, 2009
    A happy marriage means happy kids, therefore it is important you work towards strengthening your relationship. You and your spouse...
  16. 4 Secrets of productive parents
    By Abbi Perets on Feb 17, 2009
    What do productive parents know that you don't? Do you find your daily to-do list constantly shoved aside, its items glaringly not...
  17. Should moms be on facebook?
    By Abbi Perets on Feb 12, 2009
    Should you be facebook friends with your teen? Your kids are all about Facebook, but have you ever thought about getting your own...
  18. Single mom dating tips
    By Vicki Salemi on Feb 10, 2009
    It's that time of year again when the world seems focused on love and romance. What's a single mom to do? When it comes right down...
  19. Monday mom challenge: Take a self-portrait
    By Jen Klein on Feb 9, 2009
    The last time you put photos in an album, or even looked at them online, how many included you? My guess is not too many. In a very...
  20. Marriage and sex tips for new parents
    By Ami Burns on Feb 3, 2009
    Valentine’s Day is the day for romance, but with a new baby who has the time -- let alone the desire -- for intimacy with her...

Parenting is a balancing act. Moms stay at home - juggling housework, playgroups, volunteer work and school activities. These days many moms also face the challenges of their jobs and career while striving to meet family needs. We're all in this journey together, and you have come to the right place for information, inspiration and support. Motherhood is stressful, fattening, humorous, joyous, rewarding and an everyday delight! Dads these days can feel like they need superhuman powers to meet all the demands of being a good provider, pursuing a successful career, being a loving husband and creating a solid household. Fatherhood also includes being reliable, nurturing and a role model. SheKnows provides advice and tips on how to be the best parent possible despite any adversities such as divorce or being a single parent, death or dysfunction.

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