parenting

Tweens, Teens & College

How to create a smoky eye for prom

Love the drama of the smoky eye look? Learn how to recreate this beauty trend with tips from a pro. Your makeup for prom will have...

Live Green

Teach your kids the value of nature

Kids who are constantly engaged in gaming, texting and television often have little connection or appreciation for nature because...

Mom & Dad

5-Minute mommy time outs

Your typical day is hectic, to say the least. With keeping your children clean, fed and entertained, and shuttling them from school...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Is having a dad the best thing that could happen to a girl?

Listen to Your Mothers is a space to come together with the ones who understand the maternal struggle and joy best -- in the hopes...

School Age Kids

Home packed lunches banned at Chicago school

We all know how important healthy eating is, especially given the obesity epidemic in our country. But is banning home-packed...

Tweens, Teens & College

An ecofriendly prom: Green prom party fun

Prom, that memorable adolescent rite of passage, is just around the corner. Every year, high schoolers around the country stress...

School Age Kids

Teaching kids to set goals

Most of us are familiar with the concept of setting goals and we'd like to teach our kids how to do so. But few are familiar with...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Monday Mom challenge: Acknowledge your anger

Society and media expect perfection from moms: perky, bright-eyed, even-tempered icons. Not you? Welcome to the club. Motherhood is...

Mom & Dad

Your kids AND your marriage: Both are important

It’s easy to get caught up in the daily responsibilities of life with kids – doctor’s appointments, extracurricular activities,...

Toys & Play

Your baby's first outdoor experiences

Spring is here, summer will follow soon enough and you're eager to burst the bonds of winter and explore nature with your new baby....

Child Development & Health

How to raise compassionate kids

Many of us know families that are dealing with some sort of difficult situation, whether it be a child's illness, a divorce or a...

Preschoolers

Preschooler sleep problems solved

Your preschooler was sleeping through the night...until suddenly they weren't. Or maybe yours can't seem to tire enough to go to...

Baby Names

How to make popular boy names unique

If you are searching for a new twist on traditional boy names, you will love our ideas on how to make popular boy names unique. From...

Family Activities

4 Road trip activities to keep the kids calm

Heading on the road for spring break? With the price of airline tickets and train tickets so high, driving to your vacation...

Mom & Dad

Having a tough time making mommy friends?

Playground dynamics are not limited to the kids on the swings and the slides. Moms have a chance to interact during playgroups,...

Parenting Advice & Columns

How to stop hyper-parenting and just relax with your kids

If you’re a hyperparent, you might not even know it -- we parents tend to be in denial about that sort of thing. But if you are, you...

Family Activities

Best exercise games for healthy kids

Does the weather have your kids cooped up inside? There are still plenty of ways for kids to get their daily dose of activity...

Mom & Dad

Could you handle being a work-at-home parent?

It sounds like the ideal situation -- working and being home with the kids all at once. But not everyone is cut out for the special...

Teen Behavior

Prom queen and king: Should your teen run for prom court?

When it comes to running for prom queen or king, this teen prom popularity contest can have two sides. From dealing with...

Super Mom Tips

Healthy & eco-smart hair care

If you've committed to "greening" your beauty routine, you are probably inundated with information about skin care products, but...

Teen School & Education

How to help your teen become prom queen

The coveted role of prom queen is a dream for many teens, but it takes a lot of support and teamwork. Although it's your job as a...