Have your kids ever surprised you with free time by sleeping in? Occasionally, it happens and it is important to be prepared. One mom describes how she wasted her two kid-free hours so you know what not to do if this happens to you. Did she take a long shower, enjoy her coffee, and get in a workout? Sadly, no,

Do you have an ultrasound every time you visit your doctor? The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine both recommend limiting ultrasounds to only medically necessary times in a low-risk, uncomplicated pregnancy. The recommended number of scans is just 1-2, whereas the average number women get is 5. There is no evidence

In an effort to remove stigma from mental illness, people are speaking openly about their experiences with anxiety and depression. Anxiety and depression are even more common than you realize. Sometimes people say things with the best intentions, but end up exacerbating the problem and making the affected person to feel worse. Here are 10 things that moms with anxiety

How do you figure out sibling spacing for your family? Have you ever been hit with a particularly powerful bout of baby fever when you have a dozen pregnant friends? It can be extremely difficult to separate this feeling from being ready to have another child. The most important thing is that you and your partner are at peace with

Are you tired of hearing the classic heaving sigh and “I’m bored” from your kids during the summer? Check out this list of 33 great responses from one mom on Baby Center blog. The list ranges from the dismissive “Nobody has ever died from boredom, you know,” to the helpful suggestion to read a book or learn a musical instrument.

It can be exhausting to be an introvert in this hyper-connected world. It is also exhausting to be a parent. How can you take care of your needs as an introvert when you’re a married stay-at-home-mom? Find time to do something for yourself—or just do nothing. Say no to making plans once in awhile and don’t feel guilty about it.

Pumping breast milk when you’re away from your baby is important, but it isn’t always easy to get it home. Unfortunately, too often the milk gets wasted. IBM will be offering a new benefit for employees that will cover shipping costs to send breast milk home when mom is traveling for work. IBM hopes this will help women feel that

This morning, #DescribeBabiesInThreeWords was trending. Keep the conversation going by joining in, and see what other parents have to say. Some favorites include “drunk on milk,” “Mother. Never. Sleeps” and “tiny, helpless, adorable.” Even people without children were weighing in on the conversation with “Not ready yet” and “Nope. Nuh-uh. Never.” Are you up for the challenge? Read the full

Graco has released its new Pack ’n Play Playard with Nearby Napper to serve a variety of essential functions. The Napper includes a bassinet and inclined infant seat which can be used separately on the floor as stationary or rocking seats. The playard also includes a changing table with organizer, a mobile, and a portable light and sound machine to

A recent study by AVG Technologies reports that approximately one-third of children feel unimportant when their parents are on their smartphones during time together. The study included children ages 8-13 from all over the world, and 32% felt they had to compete for their parents’ attention. They also reporting feeling that their parents checked devices too often. It’s time to