Dear Angelina, Welcome to the sisterhood. The exclusive club of one in eight women who will get breast cancer in their lifetime, according to the National Cancer Institute. Only now you probably won’t, and I can tell you a little of…
- 10 days ago, 14 May 13, 4:44pm -

What if you needed to cut off a piece of your body to save your life? Tough choice. What if you were a gorgeous movie star whose career hinged on your beauty—and the body part in question was your breasts? Tougher still. And yet, if y…
- 10 days ago, 14 May 13, 4:04pm -

Brave heroine Merida’s transformation from spunky tomboy to sleek, sexy vixen has sparked outrage among fans, who are demanding that Disney change her back. The original Merida had round, flushed cheeks, slightly frizzy hair and a spot-on aim with…
- 10 days ago, 14 May 13, 3:42pm -

Join us on Twitter Tuesday, May 14 at 8:00pm EST for a discussion with the UN Foundation's Shot@Life on parenting milestones. Three winners will each receive a $100 donation in their name to the organization, giving five kids a li…
- 11 days ago, 13 May 13, 5:42pm -

New research shows that if a woman develops the flu at any time during her pregnancy, her child has an increased risk of developing bipolar disorder later in life. According to the results of the study, there is nearly a four-fold incr…
- 11 days ago, 13 May 13, 4:19pm -

Do you feel that your hubby is an equal, or does he wear you out more than the children? According to a new survey, many moms find that their husbands are more like big kids than mature, responsible partners. “Often times it seems li…
- 11 days ago, 13 May 13, 2:41pm -

According to a new survey, major labor interventions like C-sections are being used excessively on healthy women, who are not informed enough to advocate for themselves. The survey report, Listening to Mother’s III, questioned 2,400 m…
- 14 days ago, 10 May 13, 4:48pm -

Disgust. Revulsion. Surprise. Ecstasy. Trying a food for the first time can be fraught with feeling. Even more so when you're barely out of diapers. Fortunately for us, the littlest kids broadcast every singly micro-emotion right across…
- 14 days ago, 10 May 13, 3:17pm -

Last month, Parenting joined forces with HLN’s Raising America with Kyra Phillips for an uncensored look at moms' most revealing confessions. Together, we surveyed over 1,000 readers, viewers and social media fans from around the…
- 14 days ago, 10 May 13, 2:52pm -

From The Chronicles of Narnia to Game of Thrones, fantasy film and fiction appear to be big influencers when it comes to how we name our kids.  The Social Security Administration announced the official list of the most popular baby…
- 14 days ago, 9 May 13, 9:22pm -

The Boy Scouts of America will now allow openly gay boys to join scouting troops, but will continue to exclude gay adults as leaders — a compromise that may satisfy no one.
- 8 hours ago, 23 May 13, 10:14pm -

Try telling my daughter that she should keep her disorders a secret because some jerk might Google her some day. She’ll give you exactly the eye roll you deserve.
- 15 hours ago, 23 May 13, 3:11pm -

When I called my 5-month-old a chubby bunny, an acquaintance assured me she would "grow out of it."
- 2 days ago, 22 May 13, 1:34pm -

His graduation finally allowed his father to leave Auschwitz behind.
- 2 days ago, 22 May 13, 12:58pm -

The luckier among us have had far too many opportunities of late to appreciate the blessing of an ordinary day.
- 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 6:53pm -

Preparing food at home means eating better and lighter for most families. That doesn't make it easy.
- 3 days ago, 20 May 13, 7:07pm -

A Detroit engineer, wife, student and mother to a 5-year-old and a 3-year-old uses the school's pre- and aftercare to make it all work.
- 4 days ago, 20 May 13, 2:12pm -

In the beginning we kept our son's battle with heroin addiction to ourselves. When we finally spoke up, we found we were not alone.
- 5 days ago, 19 May 13, 2:19pm -

Our filled-to-the-brim schedule went on for years. One day, I realized I'd had enough.
- 7 days ago, 17 May 13, 3:24pm -

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to live in a world where it was just as common to be told what the child-care arrangements are as to be told where to park?
- 8 days ago, 16 May 13, 1:48pm -

Tweet I would not call myself a yogi. While I love to exercise, I generally prefer cardiovascular activities that boost my heart rate and give me that exercise “high” I love. I’ve never been flexible and I spent many years thinking yoga was som…
- 13 hours ago, 23 May 13, 5:30pm -

Tweet Six weeks ago I gave birth to a daughter, my second child. One of the biggest differences I have found is how easy newborn babies seem to be to take care of this time. When I had only my son to care for as a newborn, it all felt overwhelming;…
- 2 days ago, 22 May 13, 5:00pm -

Tweet Depression in the United States is a hidden epidemic: roughly 9% of U.S. adults meet the criteria for depression,[1],and the same appears to hold true for pregnant women (8.5-11%), and women during the postpartum period (6.5-12.9%).[2] It is ir…
- 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 7:45pm -

Tweet My first was a summer baby, and my husband and I lovingly referred to my ankles as Flintstone-esque. It was even agonizing for me to walk along the waters edge at the beach — each small wave that lapped against my ankles made them throb. But…
- 3 days ago, 20 May 13, 7:30pm -

Tweet When I entered the Mind Body Birth class I was scared and nervous about labor. By the end of our class sessions, I felt calm and excited to share this experience with my partner and soon-to-arrive child (we didn’t know the gender). I had visi…
- 7 days ago, 17 May 13, 5:30pm -

Tweet “A business trip?” I was incredulous. “I’ll make sure to sit the entire time,” my patient assured me with great seriousness. “I guess, if you have to.” I admit it: there was a hint of disapproval in my voice. My patient’s cervix…
- 8 days ago, 16 May 13, 2:00pm -

Tweet We asked Isis moms what tips and advice they have for new parents taking baby on their first trip. Here are some of the top suggestions: White noise and baby wearing! ~ Bethany B. Travel at nap time & bring lots of snacks. ~ Erica L. Start pack…
- 9 days ago, 15 May 13, 5:00pm -

Tweet Aah, yes… exhale slowly, letting go, shoulders drop and tension releases… You know that feeling you get after a yoga class or engaging in deep breathing, meditation or mindfulness. You are experiencing the Relaxation Response, a term coined…
- 10 days ago, 14 May 13, 5:00pm -

Tweet Kangaroo Care is a specific type of Skin to Skin care. The term “Kangaroo Care” is typically used to describe a position where mother is reclined and the infant is placed upright on the mother’s bare upper chest, with full skin-to-skin co…
- 10 days ago, 13 May 13, 7:00pm -

Tweet I believe one of the most important gifts every mother should give herself is the loving presence of “other mothers” in her life. From that very first moment when you learn that you are going to be a parent, most of us reach out to share ou…
- 12 days ago, 12 May 13, 10:00am -

Many of our readers have been asking me to post more in depth about how to read their teen’s body language. And I have finally answered the demand! I also know for our visual learners that videos are much more helpful in this regard. So I have made…
- 14 days ago, 10 May 13, 3:44pm -

Hi! Be sure to tune in tomorrow to the Today Show at around 8:15am for a segment I will be doing on Promposals–the new teen trend of asking people to Prom via YouTube and other such grand technology gestures. Be sure to tune in! Best, Vanessa
- 36 days ago, 18 Apr 13, 12:06am -

When Wikia surveyed 1200 users ages 13 to 18, they had no idea what they were going to find out about Gen Z technology habits. Gen Zers make up approximately 9.5% of our population. They are males and females aged 13 to 18 and have grown up on…
- 60 days ago, 25 Mar 13, 3:03pm -

Get Our Latest Book! I have been working on helping parents with nonverbal skills and body language with teens, I finally have finished the guide to lie detection that is really relevant to anyone–parent, teen, teacher, counselor. If you have…
- 71 days ago, 14 Mar 13, 2:51pm -

We all know the drill. Come home from school, sports, music, or dance, and what warmly awaits you is homework. I, and most of the teenagers of this era, have grown up surrounded by the internet. Whether “surfing the web” or researching for…
- 72 days ago, 13 Mar 13, 4:58pm -

I have always been fascinated by birth order studies and a recent study out of the University of Missouri finds that sibling rivalry can contribute to emotional problems. “Scientists have studied birth order in families for many years. Birth order…
- 76 days ago, 8 Mar 13, 6:48pm -

Somerset is a freshman in high school from Massachusetts, who enjoys great books and great movies, spending time with family and friends, and playing the violin.   Maybe you’ve sat your kid down and had a “heart-to heart” about the dange…
- 80 days ago, 5 Mar 13, 4:57pm -

This guest post is by Sylvia RJ Scott is the Founder and Managing Director of The Girl’s CEO Connection™ and Realizing a Vision conference, which is designed specifically to engage and equip high school girls as entrepreneurs.  Accomplish…
- 83 days ago, 1 Mar 13, 6:29pm -

I often write and speak about the effect social networks have on young people. A fascinating new study has just revealed that social networks have a large effect on children’s self esteem AND their self control. “Users of Facebook and other…
- 84 days ago, 1 Mar 13, 1:44pm -

A new study has just come out with shocking findings: The more financial support a parent provides the lower their children’s college grades. Maybe not all that shocking? Kids who have a lot of help can grow up to be less resilient and not kn…
- 86 days ago, 27 Feb 13, 12:12pm -

This is worth the 18 minutes of this TED talk. I like the family meeting concept.  
- 3 days ago, 20 May 13, 11:35pm -

“Surveys indicate that four out of five teenagers rarely talk to their parents about sex.” That’s not a surprise to anyone. “Yet most indicate they would like to do so. One of the surveys asked, ‘Whom would you most like to talk to you abou…
- 15 days ago, 9 May 13, 5:34pm -

The concept that families should be the place for spiritual development has been largely lost. In our current culture, parents rely on the church to take their place. When I read this in the February issue of the California Southern Baptist periodica…
- 24 Feb 12, 2:08am -

You haven’t heard from me recently because I started a new adventure! At the beginning of the year, I took on the position as the Children Director at a church near my house. I am very thankful that God opened the door for me to step into this full…
- 23 Feb 12, 5:50am -

(This is the continuation of the series on Discipling Our Children.) If you are not an only child, perhaps you have felt that your parents loved your siblings more than you. Or maybe you were the one loved more. Now that you are the parent, you know…
- 2 Dec 11, 11:00pm -

(This is the continuation of the series on Discipling Our Children.) If you are a Christian and want to raise your children to embrace a life of faith in Jesus Christ, I can guarantee you that at some point, in fact at many points, your children will…
- 1 Dec 11, 12:35am -

I want to dwell just a little bit more on Thanksgiving before we move on to Christmas. For most of our kids, it’s not a hard task for them to tell you what they are thankful for. They are asked to do this at school and at church, and you can expect…
- 28 Nov 11, 6:27pm -

(This is the continuation of the series on Discipling Our Children.) You may think I’m crazy, but I read all my children’s textbooks and literature books.  It beats watching TV, and I am feeling a lot smarter!  I get to learn, once again, about…
- 15 Nov 11, 6:39pm -

(Continuation from Part 3 in the discipleship series) So what can we do to disciple our children? I can suggest a million things, but I’m sure no one wants to read all that. I’ll talk about the most practical ones that I’ve done with my own chi…
- 9 Nov 11, 10:52pm -

Continuing from part two in the series, the second general principle of discipling our children is: 2. Discipleship happens within a relationship. Have you ever wondered why “sinners” such as tax collectors and prostitutes love Jesus?  Do you th…
- 4 Nov 11, 12:02am -

If bad weather turns your kids into TV zombies or sends them bouncing off the walls, pull out the dress-up barrel. Stocked with a variety of costumes, accessories and textures, the barrel’s contents entertain your kids and teach them practical life…
- 4 days ago, 20 May 13, 2:27pm -

The last day of school usually brings excitement and high energy to those children looking forward to their summer break. But for some kids the end of the school year can result in anxiety and sadness. They might be worried about missing their friend…
- 15 days ago, 9 May 13, 2:06pm -

Young girls especially need constant encouragement and support to follow their dreams and aspirations. As parents, you can support your daughter by giving her the tools she needs to get inspired and let her imagination run wild. There are plenty of m…
- 17 days ago, 7 May 13, 2:32pm -

Babies are so cuddly and adorable moms couldn’t just let go of them. They’re supple skin feels great to touch and caress. So while you’re adoring their cuteness especially after bath, why not give your little one a massage. Massaging a baby is…
- 17 days ago, 7 May 13, 6:27am -

One of the real major challenges parents face is how to make their kids behave in public. Each kid is different and while some are good children, there are others who can test a parent’s patience such as when they throw tantrums or become very rest…
- 28 days ago, 26 Apr 13, 4:40am -

Your teenager has been excited about it for months but for a dad, the high school prom can be something to dread. Dads might view prom as a dangerous night when teens are likely to break the rules, break the bank and maybe even break hearts. Some pro…
- 32 days ago, 22 Apr 13, 3:38pm -

If your kids’ school has a uniform policy, your kids probably either love it or they hate it. As a plus, kids know what they need to wear every day and so there’s little fussing about current trends and styles. On the downside, the chance to fo…
- 38 days ago, 16 Apr 13, 2:40pm -

Do your kids have too many toys? Don’t let the piles of Legos, dress up clothes and books take over your house. Instead, tame the toys with six tips. Clean out the Playroom At least twice a year, pull everything out of the playroom. Clean the room…
- 39 days ago, 15 Apr 13, 1:39pm -

Encouraging kids to eat their veggies can be a real challenge to parents particularly the moms. Some kids can be picky about what they eat. You may succeed in letting them eat healthy while still babies but by the time they become toddlers, their foo…
- 46 days ago, 8 Apr 13, 7:43am -

Toilet Training can be challenging. It doesn’t happen overnight and takes a lot of time and patience! Travelling and getting out and about whilst toilet training can be stressful, but we believe if you are well prepared and well equipped it is poss…
- 51 days ago, 3 Apr 13, 8:50am -

Sleep Turbo-Charges the Brain As the mother of four children I have lived through sleepless nights, toddlers who no longer nap – those precious moments when I could use the bathroom and open the mail without a “helper”, and now – teenagers wh…
- 67 days ago, 18 Mar 13, 4:27pm -

What do you want to be when you grow up? Miserable? Bored? Frustrated? Tired? These likely aren’t the answers we expect to hear from our kids when people ask them the ever present question about their looming futures. People expect firefighter, tea…
- 77 days ago, 8 Mar 13, 4:16pm -

As a professional photographer in Bend Oregon I’m constantly asked for advice on how to take photos of kiddos.  The category “kiddos” is distinct from newborn and older children and ranges from the age of 1 to about 5 years of age.   This ar…
- 78 days ago, 7 Mar 13, 12:16am -

Lapbooks, project packs, and file folder books – they are all referring to the same basic idea of creating a miniature book to reinforce a learning adventure. Becoming popular in the homeschooling world over the past 10 years or so, these options a…
- 84 days ago, 28 Feb 13, 6:30pm -

I was getting the 7 year itch in homeschooling. I’d tried almost everything – except lapbooking. The kids and I were both stuck in a rut and we needed to do something fast before homeschooling turned into something that looked too much like, well…
- 31 Jan 13, 8:53pm -

For better or worse. In sickness and in health. Perhaps you pledged things like this during your wedding vows, but did you also promise to honor your partner during homeschooling and times of sanity? You might make it through those “broke” years…
- 29 Jan 13, 3:17am -

My son is at a sleepover tonight, and I am sure I will most likely pay for allowing him to go. He will come home tired, cranky, and quick to retort with impatient answers to basic questions (such as Are you hungry for lunch?). Oh yeah – and he’ll…
- 18 Jan 13, 10:48pm -

You’ve probably heard a zillion times that eating together as a family is good for you. Studies show doing this a few times a week help kids to do better in school, take fewer risks, and learn to communicate better? But how are you supposed to get…
- 17 Jan 13, 3:09am -

Or Are We Just Self-Destructing? If the nation’s children aren’t succeeding in school, it means they need more time in school. Such is the position of Education Secretary Arne Duncan, who said that he supports the adding of hundreds of hours to a…
- 16 Jan 13, 5:36am -

Back to the Future – Living a Purposeful Life as a Parent and Grandparent Would you go back to high school if you could know then what you know now? Or how about take a trip like that infamous one Michael J. Fox took in Back to the Future? There is…
- 15 Jan 13, 4:22am -

It took us a long time to find equilibrium around business travel, but we did. We’re now both better able to support each other and our kids (and even enjoy it) no matter which one of us is traveling.
- 2 days ago, 22 May 13, 2:11pm -

I'm in love with our Netflix replacement: our county library.
- 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 6:27pm -

If your kids are as attracted to soft, fuzzy things as mine were at that age (and still are), you will love this easy garden project...perfect for a summer afternoon.
- 4 days ago, 20 May 13, 2:40pm -

Hey Strollerderby readers! It’s been a quiet few weeks around these parts as Babble was being redesigned. If you’re joining us on an RSS feed, Google Reader or through the main Strollerderby page, you might not yet have seen the brand new Babble…
- 5 Dec 12, 11:02pm -

Holiday chaos is upon us. Or at least it will be come Nov. 23, which is when Black Friday falls this year. (Or on Nov. 22, which is Thanksgiving — otherwise known as Black Friday to retailers who think shopping is exactly what you want to do the se…
- 14 Nov 12, 11:00pm -

Oh no he didn’t! Yes, girlfriend. He did. Your husband accused you of nagging. And how dare he. I mean all you wanted was for him to remember to take out the trash because it’s overflowing and to actually eat with a plate. I mean, who does that a…
- 14 Nov 12, 10:49pm -

So what are your feelings about Thanksgiving? Christmas? Hanukkah? Are you counting down the days as you merrily prepare the meal and welcome guests, or absolutely dreading having to eat with these people again? Whether you are flying home to a fun-f…
- 14 Nov 12, 8:26pm -

Raising kids is hard work for anyone. But what about raising the most famous kids in the country? Especially when you are arguably the most controversial president in the history of the United States. Scary. There are large men with guns that surroun…
- 14 Nov 12, 6:43pm -

My kids are still growing their baby teeth so I have yet to experience a loose tooth scenario. Which is a good thing because the whole thing makes me squeamish. But some parents really get into the spirit of helping their child pull a loose tooth. Pa…
- 14 Nov 12, 3:45pm -

Earlier this week parents, pundits, and Sesame Street fans were shocked to hear of the allegations against Kevin Clash, the puppeteer behind Elmo. A man reportedly came forward and contacted Sesame Workshop, claiming that Clash had a sexual relations…
- 14 Nov 12, 3:03pm -