About five years ago, I asked my sister what my nephew might like as a present for his second birthday. ?Anything with wheels on it,? she said with resignation. ?He?s obsessed with cars and trucks.? I had seen (and, let?s be honest, pitied)... -

by Angela Holland posted in Mom Stories Being fresh out of what felt like a never-ending pregnancy can make you reflective. I now have a beautiful daughter and a perfect, new son, and I?m feeling pretty confident that I?ll tap out of the... -

I?ve done a lot of things I never thought I?d do as a parent. Fed my kid hotdogs more often than, shall we say, occasionally" Check. Gave in when one of them wanted to wear the same dirty T-shirt three days straight" Yup. Ignored screen time... -

It’s no secret that teachers don’t get into the profession for the money. At the rate they’re paid, it’s pretty clear they do it for the love of teaching kids and shaping young minds. Tammy Waddell, a teacher from Georgia, recently passed... -

Some of the most precious memories I have as a mom are the days each of my children received their spirit names. The ceremony, feast and celebration were unlike anything I?d ever experienced. From the moment my husband and I presented our elder with... -

by Cindy Wilkins posted in Mom Stories Lately, there has been a little bow-chicka-bow-wow every time I undress. Thanks to my pregnancy, I have the heaving bosoms of a Harlequin Romance heroine. They are glorious! Before I get carried away (or... -

Credit: Shutterstock How badly does screen time really affect our children" Not as much as you might think, say experts ? and there are even some benefits, too This week the World Health Organisation (WHO) officially classed gaming addiction as a... -

Giving birth is exciting, but since your unborn baby can’t tell time yet, there’s a pretty good chance that they’ll make their first appearance at a pretty inconvenient time. Now, we’re not talking inconvenient like in the movies where a... -

When I come home, I toss my keys into the clutter on the table by the door. There?s a basket there that?s supposed to help avoid the morning panic about lost keys, but it?s always filled with other stuff. Lately, it?s been holding all the 3-D... -

by Carolyn Robertson posted in Pregnancy The last few years have seen the rise of brand new names like Kylo, Royalty, and Reign. They\'re definitely unique, but not exactly every mom-to-be\'s cup of tea. If the new crop of names isn\'t... -

Many moms have heard of the signs to look for?the sadness, hopelessness and emptiness that set in when you develop postpartum depression. Then there’s the trouble sleeping, change in appetite or trouble bonding with your baby. Sometimes your... -

Before you hop to the local pool with your kids and a medley of assorted floaties, you may want to check your pool noodles for snakes. This is not a joke. In a recent post on Facebook, the fire department in Buckeye, Arizona warned residents about... -

by Marcella Gates posted in Mom Stories Words have power to boost us up or deflate us. So it\'s annoying that aspects of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood are described in such negative terms. Here are my least favorites, in no particular... -

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From 25?26 August, join in the celebrations at Smithfield 150 for a spectacular weekend of free entertainment marking its 150th anniversary  From roller skating to dance workshops and live music, get ready for a jam-packed weekend of fun and... -

Enter our competition where you can win a chance to build a Newbery Cricket Bat worth £699.99 Independent School Parent has partnered with Newbery Cricket to offer one lucky person the chance to build your very own Newbery cricket Bat worth £699.99... -

by Andrea Updyke posted in Mom Stories When I was getting ready for the birth of my first son, I wanted to plan ahead as much as possible. I took birth classes, read books and talked to my friends about their experiences. I made a birth plan,... -

When I got pregnant with my first son, I couldn?t wait to become a mother. I thought I would be great at it?years spent working as a babysitter and in summer daycare jobs led me to believe that I was a natural with kids. If I loved taking care of... -

PHOTO: Courtesy of NYC & Company/Brittany Petronella 1. New York, NY Home to Central Park, The Statue of Liberty and more museums than you could visit in a full month, just standing in Times Square will give your kids a thrill. Hit the Black Tap... -