me time

New mom health and wellness

How to get your groove back after having a baby

During pregnancy you prepare by researching and buying gadgets and gizmos that sound fantastic for your baby’s development. But...

Mom & Dad

Embrace the art of “bad” mothering

In the age of Scary Mommy , where women are owning up to ignoring the five-second rule, sobbing in the shower about their lives and...

Mom & Dad

Give yourself more time

Your day starts in a rush and continues on pretty much at the same pace until the end of the day when you collapse on your bed and...

Parenting Tips & Advice

Selfish mom 101: Why all moms should enroll

So what if you don’t enjoy sitting on the sidelines of your child’s soccer game. Who cares if it’s not your bag to volunteer at the...

Mom & Dad

Is it possible to spend too much time with your kids?

Spending quality time with your kids is one of the joys of parenting but when you’re with your kids all the time, it may be tough to...

Parenting Advice & Columns

When girlfriends are bad for you

Every mom needs a friend to confide in, but if yours leaves you feeling down when you actually needed a lift, it may be time to...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Practicing Gratitude: A healthy reminder

Sometimes it takes hearing another woman's story of survival to help you see that in many ways you aren't truly living... that in...

Time Management

Working Mom 3.0: Is your downtime depleting?

The wee hours of the morning, late nights and kids' nap time can be the greatest gateways to productivity and private time for a...

Parenting Tips & Advice

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

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...

New mom health and wellness

Don't lose your non-mom friends when you become a mom

It's easy to get lost in the abyss of new motherhood, but don't leave your non-mom friends behind! They are the ones who can remind...

Super Moms Guide: Time Management

6 Things to do before bed every night

Before you go to bed every night, take a little time to wind down and get prepared for the next day. You'll find your home and...

Mom & Dad

Mommy guilt: “You” time versus “kid” time

If there was one critical lesson that all moms should learn, it wouldn't be how to help your baby fall sleep, sanitize a sippy cup...

Parenting Tips & Advice

Back-to-school blues: Mom edition

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...

Parenting Tips & Advice

Social calendar in a rut?

When was the last time you so much as had a cup of coffee with your girlfriends? Do you find yourself making excuses, always...

Super Moms Guide: Time Management

Find more time in your day

During the course of every day, you may find yourself begging for just a few more hours (minutes even) to make your to-do list for...

Parenting Tips & Advice

Moms faking it 'til they make it

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...

Mom & Dad

Me time: Moms with cool hobbies

Every mom needs a little “me time” but these moms take their hobbies to the extreme. You may be surprised -- and perhaps inspired --...

Mom & Dad

The power of self-care

Wake up early in the morning…Try to get a workout in…Get myself ready for the day…Get my kids ready for the day...Get to the...

Mom & Dad

It’s “me” time, not “mom” time

When you become a mother, your kids’ lives become your own, particularly in the early years. But there will come a time when you’re...

Mom & Dad

Mommy entrepreneur recipe

Though it's possible to balance motherhood and running your own business, it takes a lot of work. It's important to remember that...

Manis, Pedis & More

Real women share: How I pamper myself

Finding some time to pamper yourself is important for your mental health and your overall happiness. Though it can be difficult to...