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Moms apologize for pre-mom judgments

Lisa Steinke — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 14:00:00 -0700

Jillian Michaels has said she was sorry for the advice she spewed to parents before she became a mom, namely, "to always put yourself first." Now that she's a mom, she says she "gets it." We asked real moms to confess the "know-it-all" things they said and thought about motherhood before they actually stepped into a pair of mom shoes.

Manopause: Moms dish on their hormonal hubbies

Lisa Steinke — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Aha! Has your man ever made a comment about your, ahem, emotional moments — especially those that have to do with pregnancy, childbirth or bonding with Baby? Well you can let him know about a study that followed more than 600 men from single status to daddy status. Turns out that testosterone drops when a man becomes a dad. And the more he gets involved with taking care of the baby, the more of a dip it takes. From the funny to the sweet, moms reveal their man's "manopausal" stories.

Authors of The Nanny Diaries talk Between You and Me

Lisa Steinke — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:17:00 -0700

New York Times bestselling authors of The Nanny Diaries, Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus bring new meaning to the word busy. They're both moms, have not one, but two books out this summer and are hard at work at their next two novels. But they still found the time to dish with SheKnows about Britney Spears, babies and balance.

Kristina Riggle talks Keepsake

Lisa Steinke — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Bestselling author Kristina Riggle's highly anticipated novel Keepsake has readers and critics buzzing. Riggle sat down with SheKnows to talk about everything from how Oprah inspired her to write about a compulsive hoarder to how she finds balance as a mother.

Shocking video: Students bully bus monitor

Lisa Steinke — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 17:25:00 -0700

Middle schoolers in upstate New York not only verbally assaulted and taunted a 68-year-old bus monitor, but they videotaped it and posted it on YouTube. This shocking, profanity-laced video has people outraged at the students' behavior and rallying in support of the bus monitor, Karen Huff Klein, who is also a grandmother. As a mom, are you aware of everything your child is doing online? Read on for more details about a hidden online culture most parents don't know exists and learn how to protect your child from it.

Summer weekends: Picnic fun

Lisa Steinke — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0700

July is National Picnic Month. So what better to do this weekend than take the sack lunch to a whole new level with your family?

Have Tina Fey's prayers for her daughter been answered?

Lisa Steinke — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:00:00 -0700

When Tina Fey's New York Times bestselling book Bossypants was published last year, her daughter, Alice was 5 years old and Fey was pregnant with her second little girl, Penelope, now 10 months. The tremendous success of Fey's memoir is no doubt due to her honest and humorous attitude about motherhood — evident in the poem in her book, '"The Mother's Prayer for its Daughter." So have Fey's prayers for her daughter been answered?

Mommy meltdowns: Make it up to the kids

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Let's face it, motherhood has its moments. And every mom has been there — lost her cool with the kids and wished she could take it back. But obviously there's no time machine or you'd be changing a lot of things. So all you can do is learn from what happened and, as you'd tell your kids, try to do better next time. If you haven't had your proudest mommy moment, don't beat yourself up — you're human. Read on for tips on how to make it up to the kids this time and handle it better next time .

Summer weekends: Local travel

Lisa Steinke — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 10:00:00 -0700

You may not have the budget to take a big summer vacay with your family this year, so why not become tourists in your own town and check out some local sites this weekend? From how to find out what fun things are going on in your town to ways to experience your city in a new way, grab your camera and the kids and head out to explore your city like you've never been there before.

Book trailer of the week: The Good Dream by Donna VanLiere

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 07:15:00 -0700

We're highlighting some of the coolest and best book trailers worth the watch.This week, check out Donna VanLiere's book trailer for her new novel, The Good Dream .

Donna VanLiere talks The Good Dream

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:00:00 -0700

New York Times bestselling author Donna VanLiere is soon to release her highly-anticipated first full-length novel, The Good Dream. She sits down with SheKnows to chat about her book, how she balances her family and career and her advice for moms who want to adopt .

Katie Lee talks Groundswell

Lisa Steinke — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 10:07:00 -0700

Katie Lee's debut novel, Groundswell, dazzled last summer. Out in paperback now, it should be right alongside the sunscreen in every woman's beach bag this summer. Katie sat down with SheKnows to "dish" on life as a celebrity chef, perfect playlists and her next novel.

What's in Katie Lee's beach bag?

Lisa Steinke — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 06:11:00 -0700

Katie Lee's fictional debut, Groundswell, was one of last summer's hottest beach reads. Out in paperback now, it's again the perfect poolside escape. We asked Katie what five books she's tossing in her beach tote this summer.

Why it's OK to wait to have kids

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 07:00:00 -0700

The average age a woman has a child is 27. But many women aren't anywhere near ready to have children in their 20s. And these days, more are waiting -- some until their mid-to-late 30s or even their 40s. So is now the right time for you or should you wait? Read on for the reasons experts give for why it's OK to ignore that biological clock.

When you're the only single gal left

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Do you feel like you're the last single girl standing? Are most of your friends married and even having kids? If you're starting to wonder about when you'll finally meet the one and get married, take a deep breath and read on for our list of single girl don'ts.

Why your child should listen to music

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:00:00 -0700

Have you ever noticed how you feel when you hear a song you love? Your mood improves, right? A smile crosses your face? Maybe you even belt out the lyrics . That's because music has powerful effects. Not just for you, but for your child too. Introducing music to your little one has a lot of benefits. Read on for how and why you should make music the soundtrack for your child's life.

Creative ideas for sensory play

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Sensory play is important for your child's development. With basic household items, your child can use his five senses to engage in fun and spirited play that will keep him occupied for a few minutes or hopefully much longer. From shaving cream to spaghetti, read on for squishy, sticky, bumpy, wet, colorful and flavorful creative ideas for sensory play. Just be prepared to get messy!

SheKnows Parenting challenge: Turn off the tech

Lisa Steinke — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:00:00 -0700

How many cell phones, computers, TVs and tablets do you have at home? And how many are plugged in and in use at the same time? If you and your kids are texting instead of talking and clicking instead of communicating, we have a challenge for you: why not turn it all off? While that may sound impossible, we're not suggesting permanently. Try turning off the tech for an hour, a day or even a weekend and see what happens. Take our SheKnows parenting challenge and unplug like one brave family did.

25 Fun summertime activities for your kids

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:00:00 -0700

School's out and the kids are home. Now what? If you want to have a plan for those days when your kids utter those words, "I'm bored," read on for our list of 25 activities you and your children can do together this summer.

Summer weekends: Road trips

Lisa Steinke — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:00:00 -0700

This weekend, pack up the family and take a road trip. Preparing for the journey will be almost as fun as taking it. Planning the route, making a playlist, grabbing the games and packing the snacks are all part of the fun! Read on for our ideas for bonding with your brood while on the road.