http://www.sheknows.com/authors/elizabeth-weiss-mcgolerick/articles Thu, 10 May 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/959149/what-to-know-about-college-applications If your child has applied to college and been accepted, what else is there to do but buy the comforter and towels and drop her at their dorm with money for books and pizza? Turns out, there’s plenty more to college acceptance. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/959149/what-to-know-about-college-applications Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick Wed, 23 May 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/958783/are-you-a-scary-mommy Hearing the confessions of other mothers can actually make us feel better about our own shortcomings. We caught up with the original Scary Mommy who created a place for all mamas to dish and divulge their best and worst mommy moments. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/958783/are-you-a-scary-mommy Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick Mon, 07 May 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/958781/depression-from-weaning So intense is the nursing mother's dedication to her baby that sometimes weaning can unexpectedly lead to depression in moms. Here's how to determine if you're feeling blue because your baby is no longer at the breast, and what to do about it. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/958781/depression-from-weaning Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick Thu, 03 May 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/958529/controversial-celebrity-moms If you were a celeb, would you be in the headlines for feeding your baby with your mouth , ingesting your placenta or breastfeeding in public ? Here are some of the most “scandalous” parental news stories in recent months. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/958529/controversial-celebrity-moms Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957985/what-is-elimination-communication Sleep training has Ferberization. Now potty training has elimination communication... or does it? This controversial method of managing your child’s bodily functions can begin at birth. A potty instead of diapers? Say what? Hear from experts and moms who’ve been-there, done-that. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957985/what-is-elimination-communication Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957325/adults-sleeping-with-teddy-bears Every parent can name a number of ways parenthood has changed them. But have you ever stopped to consider the ways you haven't changed since becoming a parent? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957325/adults-sleeping-with-teddy-bears Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956627/disciplining-kids Your baby has suddenly become a toddler with a personality and opinions — very vocal and aggressive opinions. Here are five ways to effectively discipline your 1-year-old without feeling like you're, well, putting baby in the corner. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956627/disciplining-kids Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/955759/raising-an-independent-baby Is the absence of a lovey good or bad? Find out whether you should try to encourage your child to love a lovey, and what it says about your little one if she never becomes attached to any one object. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/955759/raising-an-independent-baby Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/954269/why-your-teen-should-see-the-hunger-games It’s one thing to read about teenagers slaughtering each other -- it’s quite another to see it happening super-sized on the big screen. Should you have reservations about your kids seeing The Hunger Games? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/954269/why-your-teen-should-see-the-hunger-games Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/954087/two-babies-one-room Whether you’re having two boys, two girls or one of each, the way you design a nursery for twins can affect their sleeping patterns, behavior and interactions with each other from day one. Read on for tips about creating a twin nursery for your two newbies. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/954087/two-babies-one-room Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/953415/fit-tips-for-toddler-shoes Hand-me-down shoes may make sense when your toddler needs new kicks every few months, but this is actually the worst time to buy secondhand. Find out if your shoe choices are ruining your child’s feet for life. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/953415/fit-tips-for-toddler-shoes Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/952773/im-tired-of-my-fat-jeans If you’re a new mom, you’re tired of those obnoxious gossip rag stories about how the latest celeb is losing baby weight. What are some affordable, do-able solutions for a “normal” person? Find out. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/952773/im-tired-of-my-fat-jeans Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/952053/say-what-and-oh-yeah-baby-products End up tearing your own hair out when you try to cut your baby’s nails, suck out that little nose or protect your crawler’s knees? We’ve found the funky and fabulous baby gear you’ll wonder how you ever lived without! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/952053/say-what-and-oh-yeah-baby-products Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/951427/is-your-tech-savvy-babysitter-a-danger-to-your-child In the past, parents had to worry about their teen babysitter inviting their boyfriend over. Today there are new distractions and dangers in the form of online activity like Tweets and Facebook posts. Here are the new ground rules to establish with your modern babysitter. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/951427/is-your-tech-savvy-babysitter-a-danger-to-your-child Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/945711/are-your-mom-friends-lame Feel like there’s zero time to find new mom friends in your all-encompassing world of motherhood? Find out how to make friends, cultivate “relationships” and set the best example of friendship for your young lady. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/945711/are-your-mom-friends-lame Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/852267/6-tips-to-green-your-nursery Want to reduce the toxins in your home before baby arrives to make sure you’ve created a safe haven for your little one? Here are expert tips to help you design a green nursery. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/852267/6-tips-to-green-your-nursery Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/848847/expose-your-child-to-the-importance-of-christmas-charity Children everywhere look forward to the pile of presents under their tree come Christmas morning, but they may not even realize there are children out there who don’t have the same good fortune. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/848847/expose-your-child-to-the-importance-of-christmas-charity Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/848625/6-ways-to-babyproof-your-home-for-christmas Have a speedy baby in your house? If you think having a mobile child is tough now, Christmas trimmings will complicate matters tenfold. Here are six Christmas baby-proofing tips from safety experts to keep your festive house accident-free for your mobile baby or busy toddler. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/848625/6-ways-to-babyproof-your-home-for-christmas Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/848585/how-to-break-the-news-about-the-real-santa-claus It’s one of the moments parents dread most: being asked by their children, “Is Santa Claus real?” Learn how to break the news and when to keep the tradition and mythology alive in your child’s heart . http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/848585/how-to-break-the-news-about-the-real-santa-claus Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/848387/kids-christmas-crafts Keep your kids busy while you deck the halls and bake the cookies with these easy Christmas crafts. The good news: you don’t have to spend a fortune to make these Christmas crafts come to life. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/848387/kids-christmas-crafts Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick