http://www.sheknows.com/authors/monica-beyer/articles Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/975821/debating-the-flu-vaccine Doctors recommend that everyone, starting with children as young as 6 months old, receive an annual influenza vaccination. We discuss both sides — those who say that routine yearly vaccination for everyone is a must, and those who say no to the flu vaccine. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/975821/debating-the-flu-vaccine Monica Beyer Thu, 08 Nov 2012 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/975523/veterans-day-photos-military-families On this Veterans Day, we sat down with veterans and their families to see what effect military life has on a family, and what motivates these brave men and women to serve our country. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/975523/veterans-day-photos-military-families Monica Beyer Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/975353/thanksgiving-birthday-party-ideas Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday in November, so a late November birthday may fall around or even on Turkey Day. Are you looking for some unique turkey-themed party ideas to incorporate into your child’s big day? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/975353/thanksgiving-birthday-party-ideas Monica Beyer Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/975335/stay-at-home-mom-turned-cake-baker Liz Wilson, mom of two daughters, has turned her love of baking into some of the most amazing, unique cakes you will ever lay eyes on — or taste. Liz’s “mom” hobby has become much more than it started out to be, thanks to her creative eye and natural talents. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/975335/stay-at-home-mom-turned-cake-baker Monica Beyer Fri, 19 Oct 2012 05:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974357/nickmoms-racy-programming-spells-bad-news-for-nick-jr Nick Jr.’s latest brainchild — “adults only” programming targeted at moms called NickMom — has not only suffered from poor ratings but has seen a severe backlash from moms, as well as the network’s advertisers. Do you think they should revert back to their original format or should complainers get a grip? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974357/nickmoms-racy-programming-spells-bad-news-for-nick-jr Monica Beyer Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973919/how-old-is-too-old-to-trick-or-treat Is there a specific age where kids should be discouraged from trick-or-treating on Halloween, or do you judge by the size of the child? We discuss trick-or-treating age with parents to see where they draw the candy collecting line. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973919/how-old-is-too-old-to-trick-or-treat Monica Beyer Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973581/parenting-when-dad-has-cancer Meet Ana, mom of Kane and wife of Bruce, who has been battling bile duct cancer. Learn how she and her husband have managed parenting their child while dealing with serious illness, treatment and victories. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973581/parenting-when-dad-has-cancer Monica Beyer Thu, 18 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973395/breastfeeding-in-public-as-your-only-option Many opponents of nursing in public wonder why the mother can’t simply pump a bottle beforehand or throw a blanket over herself and her baby. The truth is, it isn’t that easy. Breastfeeding — covered or not — is often the only way a mom can feed her baby, and here’s why. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973395/breastfeeding-in-public-as-your-only-option Monica Beyer Fri, 19 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973329/having-a-baby-when-you-dont-have-a-mom If you lost your own mother before you became a parent, it can be truly bittersweet to go through pregnancy, birth and the baby years without your mom being there for advice or simply to bask in the joy of a grandchild. We talk with moms who have been through parenthood without their own mothers by their sides. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973329/having-a-baby-when-you-dont-have-a-mom Monica Beyer Mon, 08 Oct 2012 08:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973269/international-babywearing-week-moms-wearing-their-babies International Babywearing Week runs from October 8-14. Have you tried wearing your baby? These beautiful moms and their babies show how it’s done and share how babywearing helped them bond with their little ones — and made parenting so much easier. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973269/international-babywearing-week-moms-wearing-their-babies Monica Beyer Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973041/watching-the-presidential-debates-with-your-kids Presidential debates are a golden opportunity to educate and interact with your children on the subject of American government using a real-time current event. Help them form their own opinions this year by watching them together. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973041/watching-the-presidential-debates-with-your-kids Monica Beyer Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:45:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972399/pink-breastfeeds-in-public-gets-the-stinkeye Would you turn your nose up at a breastfeeding mom? What if she was famous? Well, someone did to rock star Pink and she was ready to take him down. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972399/pink-breastfeeds-in-public-gets-the-stinkeye Monica Beyer Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972169/this-moms-travels-through-faith Erika and her 3-year-old son are undertaking a unique journey — uprooting their old lives and journeying across America, staying at a church at each stopping point along the way. Her amazing story is inspirational, complex and moving — be prepared to be inspired. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972169/this-moms-travels-through-faith Monica Beyer Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971801/mom-gets-arrested-for-letting-kids-play-outdoors This is no joke — a Texas mom was arrested for letting her kids play outside. She’s now suing both the police and the neighbor who called the cops on her. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971801/mom-gets-arrested-for-letting-kids-play-outdoors Monica Beyer Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971397/why-moms-choose-to-cloth-diaper Cloth diapers are becoming more popular for many reasons. Is it because they reduce waste, are easier on your pocketbook, are better for Baby’s skin or because they give your baby’s bum extra cuteness? We poll moms on why they choose to cloth diaper their babies. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971397/why-moms-choose-to-cloth-diaper Monica Beyer Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971343/when-its-more-than-a-tummy-ache Childhood tummy troubles are as common as skinned knees and mosquito bites, but some stomach ailments are a symptom of something that needs more attention. Experts share when to take a tummy ache seriously. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971343/when-its-more-than-a-tummy-ache Monica Beyer Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971063/study-finds-crying-it-out-harmless-and-safe A new Australian study claims that letting a baby cry himself to sleep is perfectly OK, and has actually found benefits for the new moms. Is this enough reason to let your baby cry it out, or is this yet another meaningless study? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971063/study-finds-crying-it-out-harmless-and-safe Monica Beyer Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/970979/teachers-strike-affects-350000-kids-in-chicago Negotiations have faltered in a strike in Chicago — a teachers strike that has left all of their public schools without teachers and 350,000 children out of school. This has resulted in parents scrambling for alternate accommodations for their kids and an upswing in police presence on the streets due to potentially unsupervised kids getting into trouble. Is a teachers strike worth it? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/970979/teachers-strike-affects-350000-kids-in-chicago Monica Beyer Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/970593/your-childs-first-movie You’ve been eager to take your toddler to her first movie for a few months, but how do you know she’s really ready? And what back-up plans have you made if she has a meltdown? We talk to parents who have made that first brave step into a movie theater with a young child. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/970593/your-childs-first-movie Monica Beyer Tue, 04 Sep 2012 08:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/970323/cross-dressing-boys-dad-also-wears-a-skirt A dad in Germany has made headlines for supporting his son — who loves to wear dresses — by wearing a skirt himself. Is he doing his child a disservice or supporting him? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/970323/cross-dressing-boys-dad-also-wears-a-skirt Monica Beyer