As the economy shifts more men into the role of stay-at-home-dad (SAHD), Circle of Moms members are talking about this role reversal...and particularly about why they are loving it!
Going through airport security with kids is the low point of many a family travel experience, but for 4-year-old Isabella Brademeyer and her family, it became an absolute nightmare.
Landon Haley, who was born earlier this month in Melbourne, FL, came into the world in an extraordinary way: through a combination of in vitro fertilization and the kindness of hundreds of strangers!
Interested in saving money on everyday necessities like groceries? There's a whole world of bloggers out there who've done all the advance work for you. Here are our 2012 winners: the Circle of Moms Top 25 Couponing Moms!
For the past twelve years Frans Hofmeester has been working on what we think is one of the coolest filmmaking projects of all time — and also one of the most fun ways we've seen a parent record their children's remarkable growth!
How does a predator turn a child into a victim? The "grooming" process makes a kid feel like a dangerous stranger is a familiar friend. Here's what it looks like.
We've collected seven different recipes for household cleaning products that real moms use in their homes, including recipes for homemade laundry detergent, fabric softener, and dishwasher detergent.
We don't often highlight dads' experiences here at Circle of Moms, but this video has everyone in our office in tears. It goes right to the heart of an amazing thing that parents have to do every day: keep it together.
Etan Patz was the first missing child to be put on the side of a milk carton, and the day he went missing, May 25th, is now National Missing Children's Day. Today, there's renewed effort to find out what happened to him.
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.
You have to watch this incredible baby stroller in action to truly appreciate its features, which include air-ride suspension, handle-controls for dad, and—gulp—flames that shoot out of the tail pipes!
It's horrible to get a call from school with the news that your child is out of control. But to find out that your child is in police custody because the school staff couldn't reach you must be devastating.
This pulled pork is so delicious and tender. Everyone in your family will love it - even young kids! It's great roasted slowly in the oven and can even be prepared in your slow cooker.
6-year-old Drew Cox explained the touching reason behind the lemonade stand to reporters this past weekend: "He is so important to me, we love to play with each other."
Gluten, dairy, nuts...it can be extremely unsettling to discover than someone in your family has to abstain from these foods, especially when they're a big part of your diet. To help, we present Circle of Moms' Top 25 Food Allergy Mom Blogs.
We’re delighted to introduce you to a great resource both for parents and educators: the Top 25 Teacher Mom Blogs! These 25 bloggers offer a treasure trove of creative lesson ideas, teaching tips, and personal stories about helping our children learn.
Meredith Olafson is a mother of four who has also been a surrogate for eleven more babies—all as part of her quest to help families struggling with infertility.
Top 25 Funny Mom Susan McLean (of Divine Secrets of a Domestic Diva) is set to host our first ever Circle of Moms Live Chat on Tuesday, April 17 @ Noon PST.
Since comedic relief is so important for moms, we went searching for the funniest mom blogs to share with you. The results? Hilarious. With their stories, photos, and jokes, these 25 moms are sure to make you smile.
With spring in the air, it’s time for outdoor play! Next time you face any reluctance from your kids about playing in the yard, give one of these 7 fun outdoor activities a whirl!
"There are some things that mommy can't do forever!" Here we've rounded up seven essential skills to teach your children to prepare them for eventual independence.
Nothing prepared me for the change my marriage went through when I had a baby. Before, it was just the two of us against the world. Now? It sometimes feels like it's the two of us against each other.
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?
April is Fun Month on Circle of Moms! To celebrate, we're partnering with our friends at Lazoo to give away an iPad 3 pre-loaded with a cool new educational kids drawing app, Squiggles!
These Easter Bunny photos on iVillage remind us of "photo-ops gone wrong" we've had with our own kids while meeting Santa, Mickey Mouse, and other costumed figures.
Malcolm Lawrence, who at 67 is already a grandfather of two and has survived 12 heart attacks, has just become a father again using sperm he stored 10 years ago.
This is the perfect go-to meal when you're pressed for time. Your kids will love getting involved in the kitchen and building their own burritos. Added bonus - they tend not to complain about dinner when they've made it themselves!
If offering your child a choice is such a good way to get him to cooperate, why does this parenting technique lead to power struggles more times than not? Here are three tips and sample conversations to help you use this tool effectively.
A baby girl born in India on March 25th is being cared for by hospital staff because her parents, Poonam Kanwar and Chain Singh, do not believe she is theirs.
Have you ever disagreed with your partner over an important aspect of raising your kids? A disagreement between a divorced couple in Tennessee has become so contentious that it could even go to the Tennessee Supreme Court!
