Parents

Working Mom 3.0: Spring clean for clarity

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Spring cleaning is the perfect time to clear your home, home office , but how do you get it all done when you're a work-at-home mom? In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen offers expert tips on easy ways to simplify your life this spring.

First pregnancy milestones

Lisa Steinke — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:08:00 -0700

Every woman’s pregnancy is different. Her first can be drastically different than her second. Some women never experience so much as a bout of heartburn and barely gain a pound while others find themselves constantly queasy, irritable and seem to gain weight like it’s going out of style.

How to keep your marriage emotionally hot

Laura Willard — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:23:00 -0700

Marriages are made up of so many important components, but in the day-to-day life of parenting and responsibilities, your emotional connection can get lost. While each and every piece of your relationship is significant, maintaining a strong emotional connection is key. Keep reading for expert tips on how to keep your marriage emotionally hot.

Working Mom 3.0:Use guilt for good

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Tue, 31 May 2011 11:30:00 -0700

Working moms are no strangers to guilt. It's not always a bad thing, and can provide telling insight into changes that you could make for a happier life. In this installment of Working Mom 3.0, Stephanie Taylor Christensen uses her own guilt to learn how the powerful emotion can be used for good, and most important, how to set it free.

Tips to prevent diabetes-related complications in aging parents

NYC Senior Care — Thu, 19 May 2011 12:25:00 -0700

It's estimated that one-third of adults over the age of 65 are living with diabetes. While diabetes can be managed relatively easy for younger adults, seniors managing diabetes present special challenges that can hinder keeping their condition under control. To help manage diabetes in senior parents and loved ones, take these steps to help lower the risk of complications and issues that can arise from an inconsistent and inadequate diabetic care routine.

Inspiring tips for Alzheimer’s caregivers

Olivia Ames Hoblitzelle — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 08:50:00 -0700

When my husband first received a tentative diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, I initially felt detached and numb. Could this really be happening to us? He’d been forgetting more than was average for someone in their early 70s, yet I felt mainly disbelief. In the months that followed, my family and I experienced a wide range of feelings: sadness, grief, anxiety, resentment, frustration, fear and anger – all totally understandable. If you’re facing emotional duress because a loved one has Alzheimer’s, here are some of the best tips to help you and your loved one on this journey.

5 Unique gifts for first-time parents

Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:22:00 -0800

Whether a couple is expecting their first child near the holidays or have recently become parents, here are clever gifts that you can bestow upon first-time moms and dads to help support them on their journey and remind them of the beauty and privilege of it.

How to choose the best home health aide

Marki Flannery — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 13:44:00 -0800

Finding a professional home caregiver can be a stressful responsibility for family members, especially if it is necessary due to sudden medical emergencies and decisions must be made quickly. What do families need to know about providing home health care? It’s critical to factor in cost, job requirements, employee consistency, security issues and expertise. Here’s how to choose the best home health aide for your parents or other family members.

Free Amazon Prime memberships for students and parents

Meagan Morris — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:43:00 -0800

Amazon is offering a special deal on the Amazon Prime membership for students and parents: free! Learn how you can register for this free offer just in time for holiday shopping.

Talking to your aging parents about eldercare

Sarah Kelsey — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:38:00 -0800

Talking with your aging parents about their health is tough, but it’s an important conversation to have, both emotionally and financially. In her latest book, It’s Between You and Me, Ali Davidson explains how and why you should sit down to chat with your parents about caregiving or eldercare options.

10 Fun 2-hour summer dates for Mom & Dad

Melissa Chapman — Mon, 03 May 2010 11:05:00 -0700

The last time you and your husband went out on a date that didn't include either toting a diaper bag and a cooler full of baby food, or sharing a vat of popcorn with your tween, was probably when you were deep in your courtship phase; a.k.a., before the kids came along. It's not that you don't love the fruit of your loins with every last bit of your heart -- but the truth is, you're craving some adult-only time where not a single sippy cup will be in sight and no one will be tugging on your sleeve that they're tired, bored or need to go potty.

I really hate my in-laws

Melissa Chapman — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:57:00 -0700

I never thought I'd be in this position. In fact, growing up with a mother who had a tense, acrimonious relationship with her own in-laws I vowed I would never repeat her mistakes. Of course, being 5 years old, I don't think I fully grasped the gravity of the situation, nor did I understand the complex back story that shapes most relationships. But at that age -- when your basic understanding of the world is uncluttered by years of arguments and heinous hatred that, once spewed, can never be retracted -- you cannot conceive of a period in your life where all won't be rose-colored and the words 'I'm sorry' are not a cure-all.

4 Online dating sites for single moms

Brie Gatchalian — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:59:00 -0800

It's not fun raising kids alone. When you first became pregnant, you likely had the vision and hope that you'd be doing it with your partner. Now that you're single again -- and with a kid in tow -- it's a little lonely, even scary. Here our top four dating sites for single moms looking for a partner.

20 Ways to spice up your marriage after kids

Kim Grundy — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:00:00 -0800

Though you may have more diapers than diamonds, more early mornings than date nights, the thing to remember is that your world is not only about your kids. Put your partner — and romance — on the front burner and jump-start your marriage with these 20 tips.

Monday Mom challenge: Couple time during holidays

Jen Klein — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:58:00 -0800

Even when I think I remember and plan for it, the busyness of December always gets to me. The to do list, the excitement of the kids, the anticipation, the everything. As wonderful as it can be, and much as I enjoy making the holiday special for those around me, there's one relationship that too often gets a back seat during this busy time: my relationship with my husband.

8 Things I learned from my parents

Marlene Montanez — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:17:00 -0700

When we're young, the last thing we want to do is turn out like our parents. But as we get older, we realize there are plenty of lessons we learned from them. Here, some words of wisdom passed down from the parentals.