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Minivans to martinis: What moms won't give up (for nothin'!)

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 10:00:00 -0700

You might know your minivan is so "soccer mom" or your need to knock back a cocktail at the end of a long day with the kids is so "Sippy cups and Chardonnay" of you, but you don't care. They may be mom cliches, but these are the things that make you the mom you are — and, well, you're proud! We asked moms to tell us what "mommy stuff" they wouldn't give up for nothin'!

Must-read: Return to Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:23:00 -0700

New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs' highly-anticipated novel, Return to Willow Lake is here. A story of an idyllic town where one woman will rediscover her dreams, her family and find a new love, it's our pick for a must-read.

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: And When She Was Good

Lisa Steinke — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:34:00 -0700

In her latest novel, New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman challenges her readers to empathize with a mother who has made controversial choices to protect her only child. A compassionate story that examines the extremes of maternal love, And When She Was Good is our Red Hot Book of the Week.

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: The Sweetness of Forgetting

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:18:00 -0700

Kristin Harmel's latest novel, The Sweetness of Forgetting, is the story of a woman on an emotional journey to uncover a family secret who discovers much more than the truth she thought she was after. A heartwarming, thought-provoking and insightful book, it's our pick for the Red Hot Book of the Week.

Help care for a soldier's pet

Lisa Steinke — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 07:08:00 -0700

Did you know you can provide a foster home for pets of the deployed? Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet is an organization that places a pet with someone who wants to give it a loving home while its owner is serving our country.

Schoolbags for kids

Lisa Steinke — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:00:00 -0700

It's back-to-school time already! This school year, when you buy your child a backpack, a backpack full of school supplies can be donated to a child who desperately needs one. With just a click of your mouse, you're helping a child in another part of the world get the school supplies he deserves.

Social calendar in a rut?

Lisa Steinke — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:01:00 -0700

When was the last time you so much as had a cup of coffee with your girlfriends? Do you find yourself making excuses, always revolving around the kids, when you say "no" to invitations from friends? Read on for why spending too much time with your children could not only be hurting your social life, but hurting you, and how you can start making room for adults in your child-centered world.

Are you raising a spoiled brat?

Lisa Steinke — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Recently, there was an article in The New Yorker that sent chills through many moms. Titled Spoiled Rotten, it was about — you guessed it — why American kids are so spoiled. We asked experts to weigh in and tell us why some moms overindulge their children and what they can do if they're ready to make a change.

Must-read: A Girl Like You by Maria Geraci

Lisa Steinke — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 06:30:00 -0700

Maria Geraci's back with another smart and funny novel, A Girl Like You. With a heroine who we can all relate to, Geraci's latest is the perfect book to round out your summer must-read list.

Mannies: Would you hire a manny?

Lisa Steinke — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 08:00:00 -0700

There's a new trend where more and more moms are hiring mannies — not nannies — to care for their children. Some nanny placement agencies have seen as much as a 10 percent increase in male nanny applicants in the past year. The only difference between the words nanny and manny is gender. But is that the only difference for you? When it comes to your family, may the best woman — or man — win? Read on for reasons why mannies are becoming more the norm for many families and why you might want to consider hiring one.

Cracking the husband code

Lisa Steinke — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:00:00 -0700

How many times have you wished you could read your husband's mind? Even after all of these years being married to him, and now having kids with him, you still don't always know what's going on in that head of his. It seems every day blends into the next -- you're taking the kids to this practice or that camp, and by the time you lay down at night, you're too tired to talk . Read on for what experts say you need to do to crack that husband code and start communicating better with your man, which, let's face it, will make you better parents too.Then everybody wins!

Moms faking it 'til they make it

Lisa Steinke — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:00:00 -0700

A smile is plastered across your face, you even throw your head back and laugh as your mom friend tells stories of her little one's latest antics. But inside, you don't feel as happy as you look. Your days as a mom are starting to feel routine, your life a little stale. And even though you love being a mom — and love your kids, of course — you're not feeling completely fulfilled. You know you need something else in your life, but what? Read on for experts' tips for how to become a truly happier mom.

Conflict resolution: How to teach it to your kids

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 11:00:00 -0700

Have you ever been out in public and someone really ticked you off? But your child was with you, so you bit your tongue? Truth is, shouldn't we be able to handle ourselves -- and our conflict -- the same in front of our children as we would without them? Give-or-take a curse word, of course. We asked experts to give us a lesson in conflict resolution 101 -- and the basics we should teach and show our kids.

Tired of ragging and nagging?

Lisa Steinke — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 11:00:00 -0700

You can hear yourself -- you know you sound like a broken record, like Charlie Brown's teacher. But you're frustrated. You've asked them how many times to brush their teeth now? If you're tired of ragging on and nagging your kids, read on for experts' tips on how to get your kids to not only hear you, but to listen.

Back-to-school blues: Mom edition

Lisa Steinke — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Forget the kids, they couldn't be more excited. Your daughter has the same home room as her BFF and your son got the coolest backpack at the store. But you? You're not exactly jumping for joy. It's been a great summer, and, frankly, you like having the kids home everyday. So now what? Read on for tips on how to get over your back-to-school blues.

Elementary school to middle school: What moms need to know

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:00:00 -0700

There's a big difference between elementary school and middle school. In fact, many moms will tell you that middle school was harder than high school. So what should you tell your child to be prepared for? What are the biggest differences? Read on for the information you should arm your son or daughter with as they get ready to make the big leap to the bigger school.

Summer fun: 31 days, 31 ways

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Is it August already? Are there really only 31 days left until Fall is here... until the kids go back to school? Well, why not make the most of the last month of summer with these 31 fun, kid-friendly ideas?

Beth Harbison talks When In Doubt, Add Butter

Lisa Steinke — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 07:00:00 -0700

New York Times bestselling author Beth Harbison has a talent for writing not only great novels, but books that are perfect beach reads. Harbison sits down with SheKnows to chat about everything from her own experiences working as a private chef to the perfect meal to complement her book.

Joy Castro talks Hell or High Water

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Joy Castro's fiction debut, Hell or High Water , a thriller set in post-Katrina New Orleans, is a SheKnows book pick for summer. Joy sits down with SheKnows to talk about everything from her novel to something we'd be very surprised to know about her.

Skin cancer checks for kids: When to take them

Lisa Steinke — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 -0700

If you have a family history of skin cancer, it's likely that your child needs to be checked as well. Read more about what experts say about skin cancer in children, tips for keeping an eye out for unusual skin markings and more.