Parenting, Caregiving & Family Relationships
For women facing parenting and caregiving decisions, situations can run the gamut of circumstances and emotional states. There's joy in being able to stay at home, stress if you're part of the sandwich generation, optimism at the prospect of adoption, pressure to do right by your blended family, bittersweet feelings in caring for a parent or spouse, and grief over the death of a child.
"Just Like Family" by Tasha Blaine - Book Review
A book review of "Just Like Family: Inside the Lives of Nannies, the Parents They Work for, and the Children They Love" by Tasha Blaine, an in-depth look at nannies and the families they work for.
A book review of "Just Like Family: Inside the Lives of Nannies, the Parents They Work for, and the Children They Love" by Tasha Blaine, an in-depth look at nannies and the families they work for.
Maria and Jennifer Cadenas Biography
Biography of Maria and Jennifer Cadenas, LGBT advocates and activists.
Biography of Maria and Jennifer Cadenas, LGBT advocates and activists.
For Lesbian Families, Marriage Equality Issues Impact Family Vacations
Gay and lesbian families worry that without marriage equality, family vacations in states that do not recognize gay and lesbian rights may not acknowledge the parental rights of same-sex couples.
Gay and lesbian families worry that without marriage equality, family vacations in states that do not recognize gay and lesbian rights may not acknowledge the parental rights of same-sex couples.
Renee Martinez Biography
Biography of Renee Martinez, a writer specializing in issues faced by moms with sons and the creator of the blog "Mothers Raising Boys"
Biography of Renee Martinez, a writer specializing in issues faced by moms with sons and the creator of the blog "Mothers Raising Boys"
Moms With Sons - Stereotyping Boys - How to Overcome Boy Stereotypes
Moms with sons have to work especially hard at avoiding stereotyping boys. Here are ways in which you can overcome boy stereotypes and counter the pressure of societal stereotypes.
Moms with sons have to work especially hard at avoiding stereotyping boys. Here are ways in which you can overcome boy stereotypes and counter the pressure of societal stereotypes.
Moms With Sons - Teens and Responsible Driving
For moms with sons, it's especially important that teens learn responsible driving habits from you. The statistics about teen driving, why gender matters with teen drivers, and how passengers can affect a teen driver's risk-taking.
For moms with sons, it's especially important that teens learn responsible driving habits from you. The statistics about teen driving, why gender matters with teen drivers, and how passengers can affect a teen driver's risk-taking.
What Was Your Mother's Greatest Gift to You?
Daughters answer the question, "What was your mother's greatest gift to you?"
Daughters answer the question, "What was your mother's greatest gift to you?"
What's the best way to celebrate Mom on Mother's Day?
What are your tips and suggestions on how to make Mother's Day special for your mom?
What are your tips and suggestions on how to make Mother's Day special for your mom?
"The Mighty Queens of Freeville" by Amy Dickinson - Book Review
Book review of 'Ask Amy' advice columnist Amy Dickinson's memoir "The Mighty Queens of Freeville."
Book review of 'Ask Amy' advice columnist Amy Dickinson's memoir "The Mighty Queens of Freeville."
Mother Daughter Relationships and "My Mother's Greatest Gift To Me"
In mother daughter relationships, it often takes years for women to realize what "my mother's greatest gift to me" may have been.
In mother daughter relationships, it often takes years for women to realize what "my mother's greatest gift to me" may have been.
Octuplet Mom Nadya Suleman's Controversial Pregnancy and Birth
Octuplet mom Nadya Suleman's controversial pregnancy and birth have mad her the most infamous mother in the world. After an initial flurry of support, emerging details about her in vitro fertilizations and her six previous children turned public sentiment against her.
Octuplet mom Nadya Suleman's controversial pregnancy and birth have mad her the most infamous mother in the world. After an initial flurry of support, emerging details about her in vitro fertilizations and her six previous children turned public sentiment against her.
Controversial Bratz Dolls To Stop Production - Bratz Off Store Shelves in 2009
The controversial Bratz Dolls, which many moms oppose, has been ordered to stop production and will be removed from store shelves in 2009.
The controversial Bratz Dolls, which many moms oppose, has been ordered to stop production and will be removed from store shelves in 2009.
"Scared of Santa: Scenes of Terror in Toyland" Book Review
Book review of "Scared of Santa," a compilation of family photos of children terrified by their visit with Santa Claus.
Book review of "Scared of Santa," a compilation of family photos of children terrified by their visit with Santa Claus.
Pregnant Man Thomas Beatie - His Decision to Go Public with His Pregnancy
A look at Thomas Beatie, the so-called pregnant man and the choice he made to become pregnant as a transgender male and go public with his pregnancy and birth.
A look at Thomas Beatie, the so-called pregnant man and the choice he made to become pregnant as a transgender male and go public with his pregnancy and birth.
Online Communities for Moms - Social Networking Sites for Moms
Becoming a mother is one of the major events in a woman's life. And it's a journey that's made more special when you can share milestones and concerns with other mothers. Online communities for moms give you the opportunity to create social networks with other women going through the same thing you are - raising a child.
Becoming a mother is one of the major events in a woman's life. And it's a journey that's made more special when you can share milestones and concerns with other mothers. Online communities for moms give you the opportunity to create social networks with other women going through the same thing you are - raising a child.
Older Moms - Is Later Better?
Women who delay motherhood until they're in their thirties may be better parents. But older moms also face health concerns younger moms breeze through.
Women who delay motherhood until they're in their thirties may be better parents. But older moms also face health concerns younger moms breeze through.
Top 10 Priceless Gifts Mom Wants
Give Mom a gift she really wants - your time and effort spent on something she'll truly appreciate. All it takes is some planning and preparation, and best of all, it's free.
Give Mom a gift she really wants - your time and effort spent on something she'll truly appreciate. All it takes is some planning and preparation, and best of all, it's free.
Pets as a Substitute for Children?
How do you know if you're ready for childrearing? Some women introduce a dog or a cat into their lives to test the waters. So does raising a pet compare to raising a child? Some say no, while others feel it's actually much more rewarding.
How do you know if you're ready for childrearing? Some women introduce a dog or a cat into their lives to test the waters. So does raising a pet compare to raising a child? Some say no, while others feel it's actually much more rewarding.