One of the major trials women go through after becoming a mom is prioritizing relationships. Now that you've created an amazing little being with someone you love, who do you put first — your child or spouse?
Many married moms admit to occasional attractions and flirtations with friends, co-workers, or strangers, and many wonder how and why these innocent flirtations endanger a relationship. Here are the 3 warning signs.
Are you losing touch with your Facebook friends? Circle of Moms members share the 10 reasons they unfriend people. Click to see which Facebook no-no you're guilty of!
Want kid-free time for a hobby or a date but don't know how to get it? Whether you're married, single, close to family or far away, these 15 "mommy time out" tips shared by our Facebook moms are the secret to adult time... and sanity.
Parents often worry about the difficulty of raising teens, but this stage isn't without a silver lining. Whether you already have a teen or soon will, these encouraging words from moms reveal why the teen years are actually worth celebrating.
All too soon after my son died, people expected me to be over it, to revert to being my old happy self. But instead of shutting myself away and hiding my feelings, I decided to share them with anybody who would listen.
Do relatives in far away places want to see your child more often? Here are 5 tips for successful video chats via Skype or FaceTime — including ways to keep a wiggly tot happy in front of the camera!
Once a teen chooses friends who are a bad influence, moderating (or ending) that influence is an uphill battle for a parent. Here moms share 5 ways to help teens pick friends who will serve them well.
It's not easy to forge new friendships when you're spending long days and nights maintaining the kids and the home front. Here are three tips for transitioning into a social life — as a stay-at-home mom.
What happens when a dad acts like a child – all the time? Whether it's lying, making messes and not cleaning them up, or simply horsing around like a kid at inappropriate times, here are four strategies for dealing with your husband's childish behaviors.
Terrie's daughter's first birthday is tomorrow and she feels bad that she didn't make any plans for a party. Kristel didn't either; she's worried about the expense. Is a big bash really the best way to celebrate this special milestone?
It's not easy being a single mom. But Mary M., who is raising two teens alone, says she's learned to love it. Here, she and other members describe the upside of single motherhood — the special gifts that emerge when you raise your kids alone.
Preschool is often where your child makes first friends, and these attachments can be very intense. So how do you handle your child's sadness when newfound friends move, transfer schools or change classrooms? Here, 5 tips from moms who've been through it.
Have you ever been the sole parent hosting or supervising a play date that started to go south because your child’s friend was acting up? Here's how to know when it's appropriate to step in and discipline someone else's child.
It can be hard not to lie to try to make yourself look like a better mom. It can also get out of hand pretty quickly and get ridiculous faster. Here are some the lies moms know we're telling each other.
How do you host a party that both the kids and the grown-ups will enjoy? The ideas that follow cover party planning, activities, and food — everything you need to throw a multigenerational party that everyone will have a blast at.
Many Circle of Moms members are experiencing what a recent Wall Street Journal article called one of "the most harmful and least addressed issues in a family," or sibling rivalry that continues into adulthood. But what are they fighting about now?
We love a beautiful printed birth announcement as much as anyone. But with iPhones and Flip cams making it so much easier to become an at-home documentary maker, baby news is going digital! Here are five must-see hi-tech baby announcements to inspire you.
When I first found out my daughter Ellie was born with Down syndrome, I was shattered. I was certain that the plans my friend Jess and I were making for our two little girls would never happen. But I was wrong.
Many military families move to my town every year, and I have been so inspired by the moms — their flexibility, their bravery, their loyalty, their commitment, their warmth, their toughness. Here's why they wow me — as a woman, a parent, and an America
For the sake of your kids, you should avoid being around family members who are mean to you or to them. Here's guidance on gathering the courage to make this change, plus a script for warding off the bullies in your life.
We all want our children to have friends in the neighborhood, but fewer of us like it when a neighbor's kids assume they can come over anytime to play without warning. Here are four ideas for letting them know it's not okay — without creating bad blood.
Marriage has taught me that disagreements are fine as long you’re working towards resolution, but that if fights are mean-spirited, it not only hurts, it teaches your kids to act the same way. Here's how to "fight" productively — in front of the chil
Whether your child is struggling because he's the new kid in town, is flummoxed by playground politics, or simply because he's shy, there are ways you can support him.
Have you ever felt secretly happy when your child hit a milestone ahead of a classmate or friend? Or perhaps a twinge of jealousy when a kid the same age as yours got there first? Here's why comparisons are dangerous — and how to deflect them.
My boobs don’t work. They are useless. This is a difficult thing to admit, because before pregnancy, I've got to say, I had an unbelievably impressive rack. Every day, perky and filling up a [full] 34C, the girls did me proud. At the time,...
When you're a parent of young children, celebrating New Year's Eve until the wee hours of January 1st just isn't an option anymore. Don't worry though: a fun kick-off to 2012 is still possible! Here's how.
You've figured out what to do to create awesome family nights, whether it's Candy Land, Yahtzee Jr., or the perfect movie. Entertainment: covered. Now what about the snacks? Here, Circle of Moms members share 10 fun food ideas for sweetening the pot.
Whether written by one mom, two parents or an entire family, these blogs focus on capturing and chronicling all the precious moments and stories of the family’s everyday life.
