It’s tough being both a professional and a mother; however the two roles can coexist with some careful planning. By thinking ahead and structuring your various commitments, you can be sure to maximize your “kid time” and spend as much time with your children as possible. Most importantly, draw lines – work has to stop somewhere, and family starts when

Think that cold weather means the end of activities for your kids? Well, think again. While it might not be feasible to play outside when the weather turns cold, that doesn’t mean that you kids should not have any way to burn off their energy. Instead, look indoors and get creative. See if you can work with groups or other

After giving birth, a new mother can of course expect a number of changes to her body. One of the unwelcome and common ones, however, is postpartum hair loss. To help get through this time, there are a few tricks you can use. First, ensure that you keep up your nutrient levels, using supplements as needed. Secondly, utilize hair accessories,

Deciding whether your child should learn to play a musical instrument doesn’t have to have anything to do with whether you believe you’re fostering the next great concert pianist, or molding the next break-out reality music show star. Playing a musical instrument can do many wonderful things for your child, even if she grows up to be an accountant. Acquiring

Many parents are relieved when their infants start sleeping for long stretches rather than waking up every few hours. However, in this case, a mother writes in whose infant headed down that path, but is now waking up regularly again. She wonders if this is sleep regression, or simply a growth spurt. The answer, most likely, is that it is

Often, parents are told that they need to “socialize” their babies when a baby is seen reacting negatively to a stranger in public. However, that simply isn’t always the case. Babies are learning, growing, and absorbing everything around them, and as such, their reactions are naturally bound to run the gamut across the spectrum of responses. Therefore, this parent won’t

If you are pregnant and think you could have the flu, contact your doctor immediately. Common symptoms of the flu include the chills, a cough and/or sore throat, lethargy, headaches, and body aches. Some symptoms can last a week or even longer. The flu can be particularly dangerous if you are pregnant because your immune system isn’t functioning optimally, so

Electronic devices can be both a blessing and a curse when it comes to children’s usage of them, but for better or for worse they are an unavoidable presence in modern life. To ensure that kids are using their devices in ways that will not cause any harm, parents can take steps to manage this usage. Some examples of rules

All too frequently, mothers get so caught up in caring for their kids that they subsequently forget to take care of themselves, too. However, it is vitally important that moms practice self care or else they risk burning out or falling into poor health. Some ways that moms can embrace this necessary self care include floating therapy, taking time out

The first months of being a new parent can be a bit stressful. Surviving these months of low sleep, a crying baby, and recovery is very important. Try not to take all your frustrations out on your partner. That is something that may be hard to do, but it is necessary. Take time to cry if you need to, sometimes