Motherhood

Motherhood is filled with joys and challenges, ups and downs, smiles and tears. Get advice, tips and tricks, and support on transitioning into the role of Mom. We've got your back, Mama!
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Checklists: Mom's Best Friend
"Checklist Moms" are just like you, with kids, careers, and bottomless laundry baskets. Yet all agree that streamlining their listmaking ... Read More
Competitive Parenting
Are your friends always comparing their kids to your kids? Do you feel pressure to push your little one to walk or enroll your preschooler in ... Read More
Do I Play Favorites?
Every parent wants to believe he or she is impartial to biases and favoritism. A mother of three takes an honest look at how she treats her kids ... Read More
Friendships after Infertility
Resentment that built up during your infertile years may not automatically evaporate once you're a parent. In this excerpt from The Belated ... Read More
Gluttons for Punishment
More and more mothers feel the unrealistic need to be perfect. This quest for perfection takes its toll not only on moms, but on kids too. No ... Read More
Guiltless Guide to Parenting
No more guilt, Mama! Birth plans, infant feeding methods, pacifier use, and TV watching are subjects on which parents find themselves ... Read More
Have Kids, Will Blog
More and more mothers and fathers are setting aside their scrapbooking, journaling, and baby books in favor of Web logs, or blogs, outlining ... Read More
How Life Has Changed Since Having a Baby
Motherhood—it's a game changer. There is a new little person (or people) with whom to share your home, your heart… your life! Here, real moms ... Read More
How to Balance Your New Baby and Your Old Girlfriends
Worried about balancing motherhood and friendships? Here are tips to help you keep in touch and hold on to those important friendships. ... Read More
How to Get Dad to Help Around the House
After a child is born, the number one stressor, by far, is the division of labor in the home. Here's what new moms can do to make the division of ... Read More
How to Host the Perfect Playgroup!
Looking for some extra mom and toddler fun? Learn how to host a playgroup and invite over all your friends and their tots! Here's some good ... Read More
Inner Spaces for Busy Moms
Feeling like you've lost touch with your own private "inner space"? You're not alone. Looking for support? Get tips and ideas for relaxing and ... Read More
Is It Hip to Be Hot?
Mommy hottest? One mother wonders whether having kids means handing over the keys to your fashionable—and sometimes sexy—wardrobe. ... Read More
Is It True? Does Motherhood Really Make You Smarter?
Does scientific evidence support or dispute the notion that motherhood improves perception, emotional intelligence, efficiency, and ... Read More
Keeping Your Marriage Happy After Parenthood
A baby can take a lot of your time, but don't forget about your marriage, Mama! We've got marriage advice to get your relationship on the road to ... Read More
The rules of the road for the new mom.