http://www.sheknows.com/authors/molly-cerreta-smith/articles Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841431/months-1-3-common-milestones New moms might feel extra-cautious when it comes to making sure that their babies are hitting the baby milestones. Here is a list of common milestones Baby may reach during the first to third months of life. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841431/months-1-3-common-milestones Molly Cerreta Smith Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:31:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841151/real-moms-share-how-i-beat-the-baby-blues Becoming a mom is a life-altering experience. But along with the joy of welcoming a baby often comes an unexpected side effect -- baby blues. The first few days or weeks after giving birth may feel like an emotional roller coaster as your body deals with both hormonal and physical changes. The good news: These feelings are completely normal, and you're definitely not alone. Find out how other moms beat the baby blues. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841151/real-moms-share-how-i-beat-the-baby-blues Molly Cerreta Smith Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:19:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841149/find-the-right-daycare-solution-for-your-baby Heading back to work after having a baby can be tough, and selecting the right daycare solution for your baby can be even tougher. Put your worries to rest: There's a perfect daycare scenario for every baby and mom. Here are a few tips on finding the right daycare solution for your baby and you. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841149/find-the-right-daycare-solution-for-your-baby Molly Cerreta Smith Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:07:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841147/6-active-ways-to-connect-with-your-baby You can connect with your baby in countless ways, but remember: Babies can get overstimulated quite easily. Take small steps, and heed her cues. Here are six active ways to forge a bond with your baby. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841147/6-active-ways-to-connect-with-your-baby Molly Cerreta Smith Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:56:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841145/7-meal-planning-tips-for-new-moms New moms are busy enough -- who has time to eat? New moms need the energy and nutrients of a healthy meal to keep up with baby. SheKnows offers these seven meal-planning tips for new moms. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841145/7-meal-planning-tips-for-new-moms Molly Cerreta Smith Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/840357/how-to-make-silhouette-pictures Making silhouette pictures is a fun and easy craft that creates a lasting piece of art! For a fun family activity, make a silhouette picture of every member of your family. The toughest part of little ones may be sitting still... but we have an easy option for antsy pants too! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/840357/how-to-make-silhouette-pictures Molly Cerreta Smith Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/840355/how-to-make-personalized-placemats There is no limit to the fun you and your kids can have making personalized placemats, and it will make mealtime more fun, too. To make personalized placemats, follow these simple steps. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/840355/how-to-make-personalized-placemats Molly Cerreta Smith Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/840353/how-to-make-woven-paper-mats If you need an activity to keep your kids busy while you get dinner on the table, woven paper mats are the perfect fun and functional activity. Your kids can make them just in time to use them for dinner! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/840353/how-to-make-woven-paper-mats Molly Cerreta Smith Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/840351/how-to-make-footprint-stepping-stones There is just something so darling about little footprints -- especially when they belong to your babies! Decorate your home and landscape with footprint stepping stones with these easy steps. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/840351/how-to-make-footprint-stepping-stones Molly Cerreta Smith Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/840349/how-to-make-handprint-mosaics You don't have to order a special kit to preserve your child's handprint. You can make your own handprint mosaic on your next trip to the beach, the park or even in your own backyard. All you need is some damp sand, some plaster of paris , water and beads, shells, marbles or any other trinkets that your child would like to see preserved as part of her handprint art. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/840349/how-to-make-handprint-mosaics Molly Cerreta Smith Tue, 16 Aug 2011 07:58:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/838765/healthy-cooking-the-whole-family-can-enjoy Healthy cooking doesn't have to scare your family away from the dinner table. In fact, you can transform most of your everyday meals into healthy ones with just a few small substitutions. Check out these tips for healthy cooking the whole family can enjoy. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/838765/healthy-cooking-the-whole-family-can-enjoy Molly Cerreta Smith Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:26:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/838643/5-fun-halloween-party-games No Halloween party is complete without fun party games, but bobbing for apples is so last Halloween. Check out our list of five fun Halloween party games. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/838643/5-fun-halloween-party-games Molly Cerreta Smith Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:17:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/838639/5-fun-halloween-alternatives-for-teens Teens may be too old for trick-or-treating around the neighborhood, but they're too young for a night on the town. So what's a teen to do on Halloween? SheKnows offers these fun Halloween alternatives for teens. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/838639/5-fun-halloween-alternatives-for-teens Molly Cerreta Smith Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:07:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/838635/5-halloween-safety-tips-for-teens Halloween is a super-fun event for teens. Dressing up and getting free candy? Hello! Best. Night. Ever. But Halloween can also be a scary night if teens are not prepared. SheKnows offers these five simple safety tips for teens to ensure a fun and safe Halloween night. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/838635/5-halloween-safety-tips-for-teens Molly Cerreta Smith Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:55:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/838379/real-moms-share-which-school-supplies-you-can-skip Is it possible that spiral notebooks and actual file folders have gone the way of the dinosaur? Real moms share with us which school supplies you don't have to buy this year. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/838379/real-moms-share-which-school-supplies-you-can-skip Molly Cerreta Smith Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:03:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/838375/school-year-budget-tips-for-moms Back to school for kids means back to the bank for mom. A credit card swipe here, an ATM withdrawal there, and back-to-school spending can really add up. Here are some school year budget tips to help you stock up on school supplies without breaking the bank. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/838375/school-year-budget-tips-for-moms Molly Cerreta Smith Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:17:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/838183/how-to-make-homework-fun-for-kids Homework and fun are two words that kids never expect to see in the same sentence. Homework doesn't always have to be a hassle, though. With a few tricks up your sleeve, you can make homework a breeze so you both can enjoy school nights without homework struggles. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/838183/how-to-make-homework-fun-for-kids Molly Cerreta Smith Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:08:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/838181/secrets-of-smooth-school-mornings Imagine a school morning like this: You're running around, trying to find your child's other shoe/homework/toothbrush/fill-in-the-blank while the smell of burning toast fills the air and the baby won't stop crying. School mornings don't have to be this chaotic. Here are a few secrets of smooth school mornings. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/838181/secrets-of-smooth-school-mornings Molly Cerreta Smith Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:59:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/838179/5-tips-for-beating-back-to-school-blues Kids everywhere are feeling the back-to-school blues right about now, but going back to class doesn't have to be a drag. Help your kids beat the back-to-school blues with these five tips. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/838179/5-tips-for-beating-back-to-school-blues Molly Cerreta Smith Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:32:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/837649/what-to-do-when-a-teen-loses-a-friend Ask any teenager what's most important in her life, and she'll tell you it's all about the friends -- so naturally, a friend's move to another city or school can be a very difficult and traumatic ordeal for your teen. Here are some tips to help her move, too -- toward new friendships. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/837649/what-to-do-when-a-teen-loses-a-friend Molly Cerreta Smith