My first two labors were right on time, so I was completely unprepared for the horror show that was being a week overdue my third time around. Sleep deprived and highly uncomfortable, I obsessed not only about when I would be put out of my very…

Parents, brace yourselves. There's a new toy that will appear on toy store shelves soon and they're going to make your house quite a bit louder. Yellies are the new toys your kid won't be able to stop screaming at and that might send you running for…

My children spend most of their lives naked as little jay birds. I'm pretty sure our property has been unofficially designated a nudist colony. This past summer, I don't think my daughter had clothes on when we weren't leaving the house. But even…

As a mom to three children, Jessica Alba knows what it's like to fail. Like any mother trying to make her way through the highs and lows of parenting, Alba has learned how to embrace her mistakes and, instead of dwell on them, use them to succeed.…

What adult cannot relate to the idea of being a lion not living up to his potential as a carnivorous alpha predator? No honest adult, I think. Such is the premise of How To Be A Lion, by Ed Vere, one of the many new children's books this year that,…

Despite being rather accident-prone, I've never been one for pain. At times, stubbing my toe on the dining room table is enough to bring me to tears, as is a particularly bad headache. I'm no more comfortable watching the pain of others, either.…

When I was pregnant with my first child, someone asked me if I was aware that people were hiring birth photographers. An actual, professional photographer to have in the room with you while you give birth to snap photos of your baby coming out of…

When I was in the throes of my first trimester, the absolute last thing I wanted to wear was perfume. My sense of smell was in overdrive and the thought of putting on an extra scent seemed downright disgusting. But as I got further along in my…

Remember today, because it's one that will go down in the mommy history books. On Sept. 14, Elvie, the award-winning health and lifestyle "femtech" brand, is releasing their brand new Elvie Pump: a silent, wearable pump that fits into your standard…

Almost every parent can relate to the following scenario: you're exhausted and starving, but more concerned with getting something in your child's stomach than stifling the rumbling in your own. So you make a bland mac and cheese dish, or something…

It's Friday and I am sitting down to dinner with my husband Dan and our 3-year-old daughter Claire. Like most nights, Claire's plate is piled high with the things she loves — brown rice pasta, steamed broccoli, a handful of blueberries. Dan and I…

A few nights ago I made an awesome roast chicken dinner with carrots, mashed potatoes, gravy — and a grilled cheese sandwich. That's because no matter what the rest of our family eats in the evening, I'll fix whatever my son will eat, because it's…

Your family's going through a stressful time — a divorce, a move — and you notice something different about your child. They're gaining weight, or their weight is fluctuating, and worse, they're acting anxious and unwell. Then you catch your child…

While eating in our house can sometimes feel rushed or not always well planned out, one thing is always consistent — you eat what's in front of you or you don't eat at all. For me, this was a no-brainer, non-negotiable rule that I implemented…

When I was a youngster, I lived on macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and honey sandwiches, and my mom's homemade cookies. I refused to try anything new. I vividly remember ordering French toast on a family vacation, only to have an absolute…

It's rare to find a little kid who's super chill about food, and that's a huge bummer for parents, who often express love through the meals they serve. Does your toddler have a strong aversion to crunchy foods like pretzels and carrot sticks? Or…

It can be frustrating if your child refuses to eat the food you've prepared. For many parents, it can go past frustrating to downright concerning, causing worries about proper nutrition. While every child is different, some of your fellow moms have…

Let's be honest: Some of your most important parenting moments start with tackling a situation head on and end with you pleading for a little help from your friends. Whether it is a phone call to your BFF or admitting that your mother's advice was…

From the time my kid started solids until she was about 2, I was incredibly smug when talking about her eating habits. Hummus, broccoli, avocados, green beans, peas, chicken curry — you name it, she ate it. And then, suddenly, she was all about…

Let's face it — every parent has found themselves in a situation where they're cooking an incredible, wholesome meal and they just know that their kid is going to turn their nose up at it. Likewise, every parent has found themselves stacking peanut…