In the Motherhood

Parenting was something I thought would come naturally to me, but there was nothing natural about it, so to speak. I learned quickly, making a baby and taking care of a baby are two totally different things.

A general schedule of a busy mom's day.

Learn how to shop for affordable kids clothes for less.

If you're a mom, you have guilt. Over everything you do, or don't do.

This is just a sample of some of the types of mothers and why being the mother I am works for me.

Being a mom is stressful enough; add a career to the mix and the mommy guilt mulitplies. Here are four simple ways to tell yourself that it's okay to not be a perfect mom.

A brief look into the parenting styles of three single working mothers and how their approaches stand up to the current economic recession.

Simple strategies can help any mom multi-task for her family.

These favorite TV moms of mine are inspirational role models. They are strong women who have made me laugh over the years.

Too many moms try to be perfect and then blame themselves when they turn out to be only human. Don't beat yourself up.

Television mothers are wonderful examples of motherhood. They inspire, teach and lead by example.

These moms make mothering a little bit easier!

Discussing moms, parenting, children and different parenting styles.

Famous fantasy TV Moms can teach us some real lessons about what it takes to be a good mother.

Advice for working mothers on managing "mommy guilt."

Ever wonder how the tv moms do it? Don't you think your life in a way resembles a sitcom? Me too!

Different Parenting Styles used by mothers and the good and bad effects of those styles.

Hey we all need to save a buck these days when we can. Here are some of my techniques that I use to keep me and my kids looking good without going into hock. I use similar tips for my husband, but this is just for me and the kids as requested.

Where is it written that when you become a mom that your sense of fashion has to vanish? Just because you have priorities that exist outside of your closet doesn't mean you are no longer a priority.

The qualities I admire in four TV moms.

Claire Huxtable had it all, looks, a legal career and a savvy personality that came across every time she stepped onto the small screen. As the mother of five children, she blended career and home duties beautifully and looked good doing it.

I love to watch television to see how Hollywood portrays one of the hardest jobs to have: being a mother.

My favorite TV Moms run the gamut from blue collars to country club mavens, from hippie earth mothers to widowed corporate wives "searching for themselves."

Tips on how to not get caught up in feeling guilty for your choice between being a SAHM or working outside your home.

This article looks at some of the different types of mothering styles.

Saving money when buying kids clothes is easy to do once you know where to shop.

This is not your annual Mother's Day best TV moms list, this is a list of the moms that are actually fun to watch!

This is my list of four of my favorite TV moms.

Mothers need to accept that there is no one right way to mother their children and that there are pros and cons to every mothering style.

The evolution of the role of a mother depicted by American TV moms over a span of 40 years. A look through time from "The Brady Bunch" to "Reba".

This is an article about how working moms can manage guilt about making the choice to work outside the home.

While every mother will find a zillion ways to feel guilty about her mothering, it isn't helpful to anyone, including herself and her children.

Comparing three different types of parenting styles.

The Walton's, the Ingall's and the Cunningham's are just some of my favorite all time TV families; with the heart of the family in the show being, of course, the mom.

Its 6:10 AM and the alarm goes off, I struggle to wake up and finally drag myself out of bed.

Every mom is a working mom. Accepting that all moms deal with guilt will go far in helping moms cope.

Being a mom can be challenging enough, add in sticking to a budget and you can have a hearty challenge ahead of you.

Multiple ways to find fashionable clothes while saving money!

This article outlines a number of things mothers can do to dress their children on a budget.

With so many different parenting styles, and so many people in your ear with their own ideas, how do you decide what's really best for your child?

This article talks about favorite TV mom's and their varying parenting styles.

A perspective on some of the favorite and memorable TV moms from the 1950s to today.

There are a lot of TV moms that have a lasting impact on viewers, it may be because of their effective parenting style or their endearing maternal ways. Here are just some of TV's memorable mothers of my generation.

I personally have a few great TV moms that I can easily relate my own personal life situations to.

What type of TV mom are you? June Cleaver? Edith Bunker? Carol Brady? One of the Desperate Housewives? Here are some favorite TV moms!

How a woman raises her children has a huge impact on them their entire lives.

My favorite TV moms are the moms that tell it like it is with some heart.

Advice from a single SAHM on getting through those sometimes difficult days.

Baby Boomer children first learned from TV Moms in the 1950's that you better behave, follow the golden rule, have good friends, and respect your elders. TV Mom Sharon Osbourne has a different set of motherhood challenges.

What do Clair Huxtable, Peggy Bundy, Lois (Malcolm in the Middle) and June Cleaver have in common?

Why do kids make funny faces? The Struggles I face with all 3 kids.

Working as a nurse, I missed so much of two older girls. I now have that chance with my son. Will the guilt get to me?

My favorite TV Moms? June Cleaver didn't even make the list.

Laura Petrie set the pace for her time, embracing forward-thinking concepts while still preserving the sweet femininity of the 1950's.

Mommy guilt is very common. Take it from someone who knows. Though I am a Psychotherapist and hear all the mommy guilt stories from my clients, this unfortunately, is written from my own experience.

Tips and ideas for how the budget-savvy Mom can look her best without breaking the bank!

My 3 adult children did not always agree with my guidance, however they followed it anyway. Now I wallow in some great words that have come back to me from those growing up times.

2009 Television Shows that Feature Moms

It's important to choose family shows wisely. It's also important to watch mature TV shows with children. I have a rule of thumb for choosing family television shows. Comedy: think older. Drama: think younger.

There are some things in life that are worth the wait.

Finding baby's name is a different experience for each of us.

Being able to contact my daughters when they are out of my sight gives me great peace of mind.

Kids may throw tantrums, but that doesn't mean they don't learn from them!

I don't have multiples myself, but I wanted to give some input on family members and friends who have multiples.

Three questions and answers for a parent of twins.

One mother's stressful single parenting of twins.

Having children is an adventure that changes every parent. They teach us about ourselves without realizing it. Sometimes just hearing our words come from their mouths is enough to show us adults just how absurd we are.

When I was pregnant with my second child, my father told me that true parenting begins only when the second child arrives.

Tantrums are a child's weapon of choice against parents and babysitters. Tantrums are not supposed to make a parent laugh, but sometimes it can't be helped.

After twelve hours of labor and anticipation, I finally caught a glimpse of my bundle of joy for the very first time.

If you are the mother of a newborn baby or you just don't know how to deal with your teenage son or daughter behavior, you may be surprised to find out that your own mother may hold the best advice.

A delayed flight and an interrupted nap cause my infant daughter and I to earn the ire of two hundred passengers.

Sometimes, short day vacations are all parents can handle!

A listing of games and activities that you can do with your kids on rainy days to make them seem more fun for everyone.

This article is about just some of the pressures and problems of a single parent. Every person is different, and every situation unique, but the stress for single parents is always high.

My youngest son has autism. He has decided along time ago that change, however small or different, isn't good. But I consistently try and succeed with these ideas.

That was the first bad experience I had with a newborn and thankfully it was the worst. Still, I don't know what I would have done if I didn't have my mother-in-law there to help me that day.

I think I had the longest baby making process of any woman on the planet. I know every first mom feels that way, but I think in my case it was probably true.

Failed adoptions are one of the saddest things I have seen. Rejection is one of the hardest experiences any human must deal with, but for a child rejection can cause life long problems.

Sometimes the best way to resolve an argument is to drop the subject and never refer to it again.

I get in over my head during my daughter's third birthday party.

My daughter may have been too young to remember her first vacation, but I was glad to carry on a family tradition.

Finding the right show for kids to watch with parents can be tricky. Even if it is animated it can be racy. Don't worry parents, we've got the scoop. Use our guide to spring comedies for parents who care about what their kids watch.

A recount of a trip with my kids to visit their Dad that had a mishap missed turned that was kind of funny.

Everyone has an idea of what parenting is like before they have a child.

Here are some new television shows that parents can watch together this Spring.

Temper tantrums take many forms and are expressed in different ways. Some kids are even self controlled during a tantrum.

A cheap way to provide entertainment for you and your children.

Suggestions on how to balance your working life and your home life without letting one over run the other.

When you become a mother, you learn how to multi-task. When you have another child or two then you wish God gave you more arms. Since God didn't do that, we have to learn how to juggle all of the kids with grace under fire.

This article gives reviews of 5 new spring TV shows that deserve a place in the regular programming.

Before I had my kids I had certain unrealistic illusions about parenting and was unprepared for how it would really be. I have narrowed these expectations into seven falsehoods I found to be like a slap of cold water in my face.

A couple of fun ideas to keep your toddler entertained on a rainy day.

I had never been a mother before. Meeting my new 5 year old step daughter was one of just a few, beautiful rainbow moments.

One mom's struggle to embrace her role as a soccer mom despite her own feelings about sports.

Anyone who has experienced pregnancy, or even knows someone who has, is aware of the toll it can take on a body. One woman was a mother of five grown kids, who I'll call Noelle, decided I needed her for some reason.

Of course having a love of a particular new television program is something that I can only offer my opinion on.

Toddlers often embarrass their parents. I managed to cause great humiliation to my little boy at a hospital.

I've found that walking helps me shed weight fast, especially baby weight.

Fun activities stay at home moms can do with their children to foster learning, family, and fun.

Violent reactions associated with becoming a parent. The things I never expected to feel.

As a young woman, I loved sports; still do. Nothing thrilled me more than the fact that my youngest daughter was a really, really good athlete at a young age. She taught me, at her young age, to back off, please!

Camping indoors is a great activity on a rainy day.

Motherhood teaches many things; it's up to you to gain the experience and cherish the memories.

My son's first word was Mama.

A personal story about the birth of my second daughter, and how a negligent doctor caused us to almost lose her.

Newborns are a lot of work but the is best form of the being human.

Kids are easily embarrassed by their parents. They have a thought that parents are supposed to be mom and dad and not real people. Too bad, uh?

She just knew how life was going to be for me and she was giving me the tools to overcome my plight.

My personal story of the birth of my second child...and the aftermath it had on my first child!

My husband and I just busted out laughing. We weren't upset with him, because he thought he was doing a good deed.

As a soccer mom and coach, soccer helped me discover the joy of running across the field and kicking a ball.

A birthday in the park that goes wrong when the cake decides to take a flying leap.

Rainy days can make motherhood a bit of a challenge, especially if you have an active toddler.

When you are a mother, you always remember those firsts your children do. Well, here are a few that I remember like it was yesterday.

Becoming a soccer mom happened slowly and before I knew it, I was wearing stylish track suits and sipping iced capps from Starbucks.

Sharing a moment of being a mom.

One mom's proudest moment in parenting and motherhood.

Foster moms have their own kind of issues. They must have a good support system to remain calm in dealing with the things.

With three kids close in age, this mom has to be creative and flexible.

A little story about what I learned once I became a single mother

My daughter took teenage "attitude" to soaring heights. Motherhood is tested and challenged when those teenage comatose years roll in. I survived and so will you.

Rainy days require a mom to pull out the stops when it comes to her creativity.

Ways to keep life in balance as a SAHM.

My daughter's first haircut happened without any planning.

A trip to our local library offers plenty of budget-friendly entertainment.

The difficult first few days in a college town for a single mom with a daughter.

I was a nervous mom to be but my nerves were eased by some very supportive ladies!

Dealing with sibling rivalry when you have a new baby to the family.

I gained so much weight during my pregnancy that I refused to get on the scale during my ninth month.

While there are many sitcoms on television this season, few deliver the laughter that these ones do. Here are my top five favorite sitcoms for this spring's lineup.

Giving birth is not nearly as scary as it seems. It is hard for first time moms to imagine what it will be like but with good doctors there is nothing to be afraid of.

Losing the baby weight can be difficult after having a baby; however it can be done as you will find here. From motherhood experience of exercise and baby weight gain to gaining a new respect for better health with tips & tricks when parenting.

It's inevitable that you will deal with attitude from your teenager.

A way around the daily parent child food struggles.

My pregnancy was horrible! Well at least to me.

A story about single parenthood.

This is and will always be a day to remember.

How a child can turn a simple vacation into one you will remember forever.

For my family it takes two to be successful in getting our children to where they need to be.

How we spend out rainy days.

This article describes my daughter's fourth birthday party where she was made to feel like a true princess thanks to her devoted father.

How to decide the very important task of naming your children

Being a parent is challenging enough. Facing it on your own can be overwhelming and yet rewarding.

Anyone who has children that drive a car know the worry that is involved with the subject.

Sometimes a late night diaper change takes more out of mommy and baby than expected.

Seeing my daughter walk down the aisle toward the man of her dreams was one of the proudest moments of my life.

How a three-year-old embarrasses her mother in front of grandpa!

My son was deeply affected by our emphasis that some people don't have food. However, somehow it seemed a piece of that message went a bit over his head.

How a little pampering made me feel like royalty.

Sending your child off to college is never easy, but neither is welcoming her back home again. Negotiating new terms for living together, keeping your sense of humor and accepting the change in everyone, helps to restore family harmony.

A "Bear-y" bad day for a kindergartner.

I spend money on high-tech toys and my daughter destroys them, but for some reason I don't mind much.

This is my personal story of how I lost the baby weight after my second child was born.

You want to be there for your kids especially if they are in pain. What if you cannot be there?

It's important to have an open door policy with children, but in doing so, you'll need to expect the unexpected. What would your reaction be when your child says a bad word, or uses foul language?

My Parents waited for ever to hear those words and so we thought we would surprise them.

My 5 year has had a harder life that most kids. His speech was behind due to a cyst.

This article is about one of my proudest moments as a mother.

It is important to understand that I came from a very poor family and we rarely ate out or had soda. I vowed our kids would have more than that.

This is my personal funny diaper story of my son. It is a little gross, but what diaper story isn't?

Resourceful stay-at-home moms know that there are plenty of ways to maximize fun on a daily basis, while minimizing your out-of-pocket expense.

Hilarious first hand story of a child who was not quite ready for chewing gum.

Playing in a fun house makes days stuck in the house so much more fun!

My Husband is from a family of 10 kids, he alone has around 30 nieces and nephews.

A story about how my daughter came into the world. Not all childbirths are horrific.

So you think you are prepared for this? Think again, put him in the car with parents and drive away fast.

The nice thing about watching television with your children is that you are involved and you can have a large degree of control over what they watch.

A personal story on how my son dove head first into his first mud hole.

You can never prepare yourself enough to be a mom. This is my story about how different I thought parenting would be.

The frist time my little girl laughed was exciting. She was "helping" me give her brother a bath.

Not wanting to negate any of my proud mom moments and having these moments daily, it is hard to zero in on one to talk about, nevertheless I will give it my best shot.

This article discusses 5 television moms who are also moms in their private lives.

How to get your kid to try something new.

A first hand account of my own first childbirth experience.

My Husband and I play jokes on each other all the time, but this one is my favorite.

Everyone has a different view on how to raise kids even newborns. This is my story about my Mother's views and advice.

How I learned to pray.

I thought most of the guests would leave until the beer keg showed up.

A story of acceptance and simple realization by an adoptive daughter.

Mom's revenge backfires, and Zach reigns supreme!

My son is twenty-one months old. Yes, that's almost two years. He's a great kid, funny, loving, kind and spirited. Recently he has shown an interest in the "big boy potty".

Motherhood of an infant is tougher than I ever thought. Not because of getting up for two a.m. feedings or any of the other baby related chores, but because I had to learn quickly that life wasn't a playground.

An incident they will never let me forget.

Probably the one person who gets to watch television the least should get to watch it the most and that is a busy single mom.

The little moments that make one proud to be a Mom and that let you know motherhood is worth the effort.

Being a Step-Mom is a lot harder than it seems. This is my story about my wonderful Step-Daughter

I have lived the best and the worst experiences with having children. I lost one child to miscarriage. Gave birth to a nine pound with emergency C-section. I had a perfect pregnancy. I then went on to give birth 16 weeks early to twins.

Mother's Day arrived just after the birth of my second child. Would I be ready for either?

My son is very shy and this is my story of how I embarrassed him.

This toddler mom has to confess. We watch a lot of television, and I don't regret it or harbor any guilt over it. Turn off the tube? Not in our house.

A story of a sleepless night demonstrates the misconceptions of motherhood and parenting.

I was really sick and we thought there was something wrong with my second child.

A parent doesn't get an owner's manual at the hospital, but we do get advice from every mother around. Some of the advice is good, but some is just terrible.

It can take a lot of soul-searching and trips down the wrong path to find the right one. Balancing work and life can be one of the hardest tasks we face.

As a work at home mom with two young children, I often find myself trying to find time to work and take care of my boys.

True story of a couple who struggled with infertility issues.

We had gone to LaMaze classes,taken the class on parenting a newborn, and stocked up on diapers and warm baby clothes. I was ready for motherhood.

A parent shouldn't be embarrassed by their kid, but sometimes it can't be helped. Kids do say and do the darnedest things at the most inopportune moments.

Moms, are you looking for some TV shows featuring moms?

Whether you're taking your adult child to college, helping them move into their first apartment or sending them off to the military, letting go can be the toughest part of parenting.

Did we really survive those days?

Single parenthood can be the ride of a lifetime, bringing with it all the challenges of parenting solo.

Fairly new, young parent's first day with really, really sick kids.

We have a difficult time visualizing what parenting is going to entail. We are often appalled at the actions of others, only to realize years later that we are that woman parenting from the hip.

What being the "evil step-mother" is all about.

Growing up, I decided that I would have perfect children who were always clean, never fussed and didn't get into trouble.

Labor experiences are different for everyone. Here is a recount of a mother delivering each of her 3 children.

This article is for all the moms who love their email, their high tech phones, and yes, we love our Facebook. Come join in and celebrate your favorite technology of today.

When you let your teenager wash your car almost anything can happen and usually does.

The postpartum period is rough, and can make anyone crazy.

How my mom dealt with me and my brother during our "I wish I was an only kid" stage.

While struggling with infertility, I dealt with two doctors in the same office with drastically different opinions about my ability to get pregnant.

Kids say some of the darnedest things. Here are some of my experiences.

The five, funniest kids on television right now.

After having two children eleven months apart, my body was suffering. The baby weight I gained between the two pregnancies wasn't limited to just my stomach.

A funny story about a time my child most embarrassed me.

A simple way I have helped encourage my child's taste buds when it comes to trying something new to eat.

I am a mother of four: three boys and a girl. I am also a full-time school teacher and a wife.

When it comes to choosing a name for our firstborn, we tend to put much thought and energy into it. When our second child is born, we tend to choose a name at random. Here's a mom's story of how she choose her second child's name.

Dealing with teen "attitude" can be a full time job, but understanding some of the reasons behind teen attitudes can help.

What I learned by becoming a mom.

A Mother's Day memory of a very special gift, from one small boy.

This is a true story of how I embarrassed my youngest child.

With extra time on my hands, something most Moms never find, I thought I was going way ahead that year with my birthday planning preparations.

Juggling multiple kids is difficult, requires organization and tons of patience. But it's also a very rewarding part of parenting!

With all three kids in the bath tub, and one goes poo? You take it from there!

If you love drama, moms, tune into the most nail-biting and exciting shows of the 2009 Spring TV season.

Celebrity Moms That Can Be Role Models For Moms.

But that day I found out that all of the mothering, although doing it with the best of intentions, can really cramp the style of a middle-schooler.

Child Stars have made us laugh for generations. Some TV kids are just annoying and precocious. This list covers some of the funniest child stars in TV history.

Five talented actresses who made television motherhood believable.

I share our family's journey through the roller coaster of adoption and the joy we found by adopting our two beautiful children.

When you need to find a balance between work and home, mothers find themselves wearing many hats on a daily basis.

Are you trying to conceive or dealing with the frustrations with infertility? If so, then you will totally understand this article about the top reason infertility is hard to go through.

Mom needs to rest and relax sometimes as Motherhood can be difficult some days. A great way for Mom to unwind is for her to watch her favorite TV sitcoms.

Going on a road trip with young kids can be fun.

Fun and budget friendly ways to entertain the kids

The bond between a mother and daughter gets stronger when a daughter becomes a mother.

A mother proudly and fondly remembers the first school dance her daughter ever attended.

The best person to ask for advice about anything!

Be careful what you touch in an exam room in a fertility clinic; you never know what surprises may be in store.

Ten Funny Family Comedies That Could Vie For the Top Ten.

The most memorable birthday party I threw for my son's sixth birthday party.

Parenting is hard and single parenting is even harder, but the help of a good friend can make a world of difference. A single mom shares her experiences with advice and help from another mother.

This is an article about my efforts to lose my baby weight.

They never really outgrow the tantrum stage; it just begins to morph into something else equally disruptive.

Name picking was easy the first time, the second time not so much!

This is my personal story about my reluctance to announce my pregnancy.

This is an article about the first time my daughter rode a horse.

Is it possible to overcome infertility? I don't think so.

I can't stop seeking approval and advice from my own mother, especially now that I'm a mom myself.

Picking a name for a baby is something that parents should consider carefully. Most parents do. I know I did.

Five different ways that we save money as a family, and get the most out of life.

It's hard sometimes to know the right or wrong thing to say with your teen so I've created a couple of tips.

Having a baby changes your body in ways you can never imagine until it happens. After giving birth 8 months ago, I still struggle with baby weight.

If you have ever been a single mom, trying to raise a young family, you will know doubt identify with this article.

If you're looking to escape into a sitcom world, where no problem can't be solved in 30 minutes, these TV sitcoms are well suited for today's moms.

I have always made it a point to keep track of what my children watch on television. Although I could not keep them from seeing content I did not approve of at a friend's house, I could in my home.

A short story of personal experience of embarrassing my 8 year old son at the movie theater!

Juggling four children under ten equals a total lack of boredom.

Naming the baby girl that I assumed was going to be my baby boy.

Humorous article describing how my kids embarrassed me in the grocery store.

I thought I'd hate being a parent, but happily, I was wrong.

Memories of a trip to Cleveland when the kids were little.

There are some family shows you can watch with your kids, without anyone being embarrassed.

Telling the family you're expecting your second baby is much different from the first.

Just one of the many not so funny at the time stories about parenting toddlers.

My son's first pet, our dog Bourbon.

It's healthy to find humor in parenting. If you don't, you might not survive. A single mom shares a funny experience of riding with her teenager who "knows" how to drive.

For parents who have dealt, or are dealing with a teenager with an attitude, here are some tips to help you.

A true story of how I went from homeless, to throwing my daughter a great birthday party, even without her mother. A true story of how I took triumph over a devastating point in my life and created nothing but a great party and true love for my daughter.

This is the story of my son's first Halloween and the Halloween costumes we wore.

Inspiration for a baby's name can come from the strangest places.

Many of our favorite television moms are real life moms as well. Perhaps they do not have as many children as on their TV shows , but they still gave birth to sons and daughters themselves.

A humorous story of second grade room parent who planned first Christmas party which includes: malfunctioning glue, dominating parent participant, and parent phone calling campaign debacle.

Sometimes a temper tantrum sticks in the memory.

Sometimes kids say the darnedest things!

Memoirs of a new mother celebrating her daughter's first Halloween.

America's TV families have captured the hearts of viewers since the inception of television. Whether it's their relatability or their antics that have us tuning in, one thing's for certain--these sitcom families take the cake.

This article talks about the time I embarrassed my son.

I don't mean to do it, but sometimes a parent can just be plain embarrassing.

How my son surprised me by sharing my silly made up fairy tale with his entire kindergarten class!

My announcement of my pregnancy still generates laughter.

How the combination of medical science and hope led to motherhood.

While all mothers know that having a tea party can be simple fun that both parent and child enjoys, not all tea parties have happy sweet endings, not when there are three rambunctious boys at the party!

After having a child you always have that baby weight to lose. What to do, what to do?

My story of adopting a child to someone else.

What happens when your toddler learns to remove his diaper.

When planning a birthday party for three kids, this mom has learned to be creative.

This article gives some great examples of fun rainy day activities for kids.

Embarrassing your kid may not be a goal but can often bring a certain amount of pleasure earned by paying your dues as a parent.

A moment of pride for our son.

There are times when choosing single Motherhood gives your children a better chance at life. The benefits of being a single parent.

As a mother, there are many times in the lives of my children that I am proud. I think my proudest moment as a mom came last year when my daughter was a freshman in high school.

We all could use a good laugh, including you, mom! When you have a little quiet time and are ready for a chuckle, check out one of our best TV sitcoms for mom!

Most parents consider themselves lucky if they don't land in jail following a bout of teenage attitude.

When my son was nine years old, he was a very picky eater. He's since outgrown this with a vengeance. In fact, my son discovered his appetite during a vacation to Tennessee.

How technology has changed my workday.

My pregnancy announcement gets upstaged by the cat giving birth.

An embarrassing moment in our lives.

How I lost all of my baby weight by 4 months after my daughter was born.

Motherhood is a blessing.

One of the owners of the company drove to Baton Rouge with my son and our seven month road trip began.

This article describes a couple examples of the more amusing parts of motherhood and parenting.

A personal account of single parenting from a former single parent.

Speaking out about rainbow poop and why other moms don't warn you!

I embrace technology and encourage my children to do the same.

Two new parents try to navigate the world of diaper changing.

My tale of what I am doing to survive being a working Mom.

With the economy being what it is these days, entertaining your family isn't as easy as it used to be. Thankfully, there are many methods for having a great time out on the town without spending a lot of money. Just follow these tips.

A few thoughts from the home trenches on sibling rivalry

I am an new mom and just could not function without my PDA and my baby!

This is an article about what I am proudest of in regard to my children.

My most memorable and special Mother's Day memories.

I do watch a few of television programs, and my favorites are the drama series. This article looks at a few TV shows currently on television and focuses on drama series.

Okay, Mom. You've been good all week. Now that you have the day behind you and kids in bed, it's time to find something just for you. How about a little drama?

From my personal experience, even though every pregnancy and birth is different, mine were more like miracles.

Who hasn't been embarrassed by their parents? Read how bodily functions embarrassed both my daughter and me.

The Waltons TV show helped me through the early years of parenting. In my third decade of parenting, I use the lessons I learned from Archie and Edith Bunker in All in the Family!

Advice isn't easy from anyone. First time mothers often seek the most advice from experienced women other than our mothers.

I'm not your typical mom, and many times my kids have been embarrassed! My son and daughter have reacted differently to the challenge through the years.

A story about a newborn and a mom bonding on their first night together.

Thoughts on young motherhood with multiple toddlers.

Are you looking for gifts for moms who are addicted to TV shows? There is a wide range of gifts for every occasion and some are better than others are. If the mom in your life is addicted to television, I have some unique gift ideas for her.

A story about what happens when a first time mom tries to change her son.

A conversation with my own mother helped me to feel that I was not alone in this journey of motherhood.

I admit it; I'm a toddler Mom. I have two toddlers to be exact. Truth be told, I have six children, and I've always had two toddlers at once.

Being a parent is not as easy as it use to be. There are all kinds of new gadgets that need to be learned just to be able to communicate with your children.

We were not prepared at all for our first long road trip with a baby!

Becoming a new mom limited my time, so I had to find creative ways to entertain my son but give myself a workout and get back to my pre-baby weight.

Here is something that I think a lot of mothers run into. Others saying that "stay at home mothers" aren't doing a job!

Being an elementary school room mother has been a rewarding experience. Occasionally it can be challenging dealing with other parents.

I was blessed to give birth to a beautiful son. The birth of my son is a day I shall never forget.

A mom, daughter and husband share Mother's day with the Gorillas!

A true story of how I used simple bribery to get my kids to try new foods.

Whether you are a Stay at Home Mom or a Working Mom, trying to take care of your life and your children can be a difficult balancing act. How do we give our family the love and attention they deserve without losing our own identity?

Believe it or not there are several tips and ideas that can be gained from watching television shows with families.

A story of how a mother I met on a message board helped me out with an everyday problem that first time stay at home moms may have.

A mom's journey of late bonding with her twin girls.

My mother gives great advice, and always listens.

With all the new reality shows and dramas it can be challenging to find a good sitcom families can enjoy. But we managed to do just that for you, the family viewers!

Getting advice from other moms on Babycenter can be very helpful.

Keep your kids happy and busy on even the dreariest of days.

We've all heard the saying "happiness is a choice" but I never really grasped that concept until my three-year-old daughter had a tantrum at the bookstore.

A true story about my children moving back home after college.

Sometimes kids get bored and make faces at other cars and other childish pranks. These are all things that are expected by parents when taking children on a road trip. But never is it expected that a kid will be scared of a traffic stop!

When things go completely awry, it helps to have a fellow mother who's not afraid to get her hands dirty.

A stay at home mom's story about embarrassing things that kids do.

Most mothers will deny any part in it. A lot of people do it whenever they can and they will swear up and down that they never, ever do it or, heaven forbid, let their children do it.

A new stepmother, with no experience at motherhood, helps her stepdaughter obtain a driver's license. The stepdaughter, unsure of herself and her new stepmother, succeeds in passing her test and realizes she has gained a friend.

Single moms, get ready for a great spring television line up. The networks have some great shows coming up that are just perfect for sassy, single moms.

The embarrassing situations a mother can find herself in when out with a toddler are endless. Here is just one of my embarrassing moments.

This article is about one of my friends whose advice taught me to trust myself as a mother.

My daughters were traumatized for life when I had to feel up a mannequin while purchasing a fancy bra for myself.

This is a true story of how tough love turned my daughter's life around.

Never let your mother navigate.

Naming a baby is enjoyable, but conflicting over a name is not.

Humor helps every mother treasure those moments when their child unexpectedly surprises or embarrasses them. Here is one mother's treasured memory of her toddler's embarrassing remarks.

Poop is a fact of life especially in motherhood or parenting. Some of the funniest parenting stories involve poop.

My step-daughter was in tears and my son was hurt, but it was not her fault. This is my sibling rivalry story from a mother's point of view.

A mortifying diaper story.

When boredom rears its ugly head, a well prepared mom can save the day with inexpensive and entertaining projects or field trips. Entertaining kids on a budget is easy if you have a plan in advance.

Everything is so expensive in today's economy. How can you find something for your kids to do without spending a fortune?

Dealing with sibling rivalry is one on the most challenging parts of life with 4 children.

This article recounts the vacation we took when my daughter ate a whole pack of Thin Mints.

Taking a vacation especially to Disney World is fun for the whole Family. This is our story about our vacation.

There are different ways of doing this even if you have to resort to bribery or threaten them.

Anyone can tell you- entering motherhood is hard. But getting into shape after having the baby can be nearly as hard. Here's how I lost 40 pound and got healthy!

Life as a single mom has been both challenging and rewarding. I began motherhood as a single woman, then married 13 years later, only to find myself a single mom all over again after doing things "the right way."

A Mom's thoughts on motherhood, losing baby weight, and the battle to accept yourself the way you are.

Every parent does things not quite appropriate just to get those few minutes of relaxation time.

My story of labor and delivery of my first child. The things they never warned you about, and the things you never expect.

If she would quit spoiling him maybe the tantrums would stop or at least slow down. This is my story of my son's tantrums.

Looking for laughs this spring while the ice and snow are melting?

PCOS is the lesser of the evils causing infertility. It is easy to overcome with a good diet and healthy lifestyle.

Normally, our car rides are uneventful. As an experienced mom of 4, I know how to plan a long drive. The problem was my youngest never read my plans.

A guide on how to deal with a teen's attitude when it arises.

A letter written to a daughter headed off to college, from a mother who expects great things from the world she will shape and create.

These are the most nervous positions I have ever been in.

One of the joys of motherhood is renewing the spirit of your own childhood. The ability to think like a child is an important parenting skill.

This is an embarrassing moment for me as a young mother in a grocery store with two young sons.

Wonder who the funniest families are on television? We've got the top 10 funniest families of all time. Check our list to see if your favorites made the cut.

When the tears start flowing, sometimes the only option is to give a toddler what he wants.

Being the mom of 2 kids who have gone through the stages of infant, toddler and now small children I have to confess that it was not all it was cracked up to be, especially when it came to the toddler years.

An adopted child should not be told about his/her adoption until the concept of where babies come from is understood.

In a season of new dramas, there are some stand out comedies coming to a TV screen near you this spring.

What I never thought I would have as issues when I became a parent.

This article looks at 5 instances of how television parents had important concepts to share with real life parents.

From free movies to stargazing, it is easy to find great kid's entertainment for little cost.

One of the most popular and traditional ways to honor Mom becomes a laughable and memorable Mother's Day treasure as breakfast in bed unfolds in a slightly offbeat manner.

A story of a new parent's experience with prune juice.

The most embarassing thing I have ever done to either of my boys.

Table town is a creative rainy day activity that any kid can do. Using Lego's and Matchbox cars Table Town gets a life of its own.

Oh, the drama! My daughter left for college four-and-a-half years ago, but the stress and strife of those days still lingers.

I will NEVER forgive my ex-husband for leaving me in charge of teaching our daughter how to drive!

While many children are fearless, there are those that are timid and fearful of new experiences. Parents can really help them discover the brave person they are inside.

What is expected of the Room Mom or Dad, and some of my past Room Mom experiences including several classroom party ideas.

A humorous, and cute newborn baby hospital story.

Sometimes you are never too grown up to listen to your mom.

At an early age, my son shows a fascination and some skills with high-tech gadgets, one of which is my valuable iPhone. With the things he can do, I already envision him as a techie savvy kid in the future.

Here are five celebrity moms that 'everyday' mothers can look up to.

Dealing with a adolescent temper tantrum while driving can be difficult and may derive into anger on both sides, but big lessons can be learned while driving in cars with kids!

There are so many joys in pregnancy.

What can happen when you take it upon yourself to embarrass your child?

How lies got my kids to try new foods.

In one waking moment, teenagers know more than you, resent your authority, think you dress like an old person, refuse to do household chores, and any advice you have for their future is mute because they want to make all the decisions.

I knew parenting would be incredible, challenging, hilarious and unpredictable; what I hadn't counted on was the twenty-four hour surveillance and the continuous observation with commentary.

This article lists 5 family sitcoms with their cast and a preview of the type of plots to expect.

Technology and teenagers go hand-in-hand. A mother's experience with how to upgrade her life.

Two of the most important tests in the in vitro fertilization process. Find out what they are and how we scored. Be careful what you wish for.

Are my two-year-old and four-year-old going to grow up to be as close as, well, sisters? Well, if fighting means they care...

How a baby coming into this world changed my life. The story of a mom and the love and fear for her baby.

No one is more qualified to understand what it is like to be a mom than another mom, especially a mother with a similarly aged child.

Sometimes the richest moments with children come from the least expensive activities.

The day Hubby embarrassed our teenage daughter was caught on camera.

What do you do when your adult child moves back home? In my case, I smiled the first month and wanted to scream the second.

Historically kids have been funny on television. They can get away with more and they often have a better way of delivering the lines than adults do.

An overview of how I chose my baby names to hopefully help you decide yours.

The struggle of balancing work and life for a mom is never ending. My experiences as a work at home mom have convinced me that there is no such thing as the perfect balance.

This road trip is known in our family as "survival of the fittest".

Bringing home a newborn baby can be a learning experience the as a first time mom.

This article lists the top 10 of the all-time funniest families to cross the small screen.

Everyone has an idea in their head of what they believe parenting to be. For me I thought it was like babysitting a child that never went home. I also thought I would feel like an adult or a "Mom".

One couple's adoption journey.

The first family vacation with a toddler and preschooler in tow turns out to be exhausting and educational.

After giving birth for the first time, I received a crash course in hormones, breastfeeding, and exhaustion.

A toddler's struggle between agreeable compliance and toddler opposition.

From the Huxtables to the Tanners, fictional television families have managed to entertain American audiences from the opening credits. More than that, by making their experiences realistic, television sitcom families have captured the hearts of viewers.

This is a personal experience about adopting a child and the emotions involved in the process.

At 17 and weeks before I started my senior year of high school, I found out I was pregnant. No one even knew I had a boyfriend.

Going on a road trip is a chance to create lasting memories for your family. A little bit of creativity can determine if they are going to be good memories.

This is the personal experience of when my family went on a road trip across the US.

No matter how many children you have, no two children are alike, and parenting doesn't get any easier just because you have more experience.

Who are the funniest moms on television? There are some good ones.

How one mom fought through the empty nest...

This tells a couple of the many personal and funny experiences I have had with sibling rivalry and how my mother dealt with the issue.

TV moms hold a special place in our hearts, and some of us silently wish our own moms were at least sometimes like our favorite television moms. How well do you know these favorite TV moms?

The car ride home with our first son after we left the hospital was when it hit me. I would never again look at the world in the same way.

I have some pretty good ideas for entertaining kids on a budget, but my husband's goofiness is the biggest source of entertainment around here.

A touching first from my two year old.

My oldest child's first sleepover and first day at a new school.

Teenagers are just children growning up. Their attitude is determined by this time. Adjustments are possible if needed.

I love trivia. Trivial Pursuit was a game I could have played for hours. So when it comes to television moms, they are a topic that has to be fun.

Baby naming is serious business - supervise your husband!

While teaching English in China my husband, our two year old son and I lived in Chengdu. One morning our son came to me with one of the most convincing arguments for a breakfast of cookies that I have ever heard!

How I handled being a single parent.

Food is a battle for many mothers. However, I have found a way to encourage my daughter to try new foods.

It's happened to every parent at least once. The defining "uh oh" moment that makes you cringe everytime you think someone might find out. Here's my story of how a series of bad decisions lead to my "uh oh" moment.

How I met my daughter. The unbelievable conditions she lived in. Going through adoption proceedings. The fight to get her back only to lose her.

Christmas is a time for carols, hot chocolate, visits with Santa, and toddler temper tantrums. What trip the mall is complete without at least one meltdown?

As a mother I love to keep people up-to-date with stories and photos of my kids. Grandparents and parents love the updates, but there are problems with this idea.

My first night spent with my newborn son and his 2 siblings was an awakening to what would lie ahead years to come.

When I graduated from Philadelphia's St. Hubert's Catholic High School for Girls in 1969, "Senior Week" was the week you went to work.

I don't usually get emotional about stuff. That's why my near collapse at high school graduation was such a shock to me.

Siblings are still going to fight like they are wrestlers in WWF no matter how far apart their ages are in years. Trust me, this is speaking from experience!

My perspective on learning to accept my son's differences and struggles while keeping my own self.

Most young people await college entrance gleefully while parents are scared and mournful at losing their babies. Leaving home is hard on both and not always an easy transition. Love helps ease the parting.

A short overview of some things you can do to get active after you have a baby.

Advice can be helpful or harmful. Choose carefully who you listen to.

The moms who resonate with audiences are the moms who had moments of seeming to be real. They reacted like a real mom would, or how we would as moms would like to see ourselves react.

As an older, well educated first time mom, I had a pretty high opinion of my parenting skills. This incident reminded me that I was as human as anyone.

What to do when your kids won't try something new.

My two daughters were outside playing on one sunny summer morning. This was not unusual as of itself. It was unusual as to the outcome.

Mother's Day Weekend 1998 will definitely live forever in my memories.

No matter how much you are prepared to hit the road, the little ones never seem to be. "Are we there yet?"

Learn how to make any day fun with very little money.

Everyone has ideas of how they would handle certain parenting situations. How you think you react and how you actually react can be quite different once you have kids of your own!

Five tips to losing baby weight.

When you choose family comedy to watch there is a fine line between making sure that it is funny and respectful, yet you don't want it to be "preachy" or else families won't watch it, and they'll opt for other things.

When my husband and I got married, we decided to take the kids to the zoo to celebrate.

Often, when rainy-day activities come to mind, people think of arts and crafts or board games. We do those things as well, but sometimes we like to be a little bit more creative. Whoever said you had stay inside the house on a rainy-day?

Teenagers are young adults and they are learning the world through young eyes. Give them proper instructions and they will be blessings.

Overview of the impossibilities of finding a balance between work and life.

Attempting to lose the baby weight while pregnant is a bad idea!

Before I knew what words were coming out of my mouth, I asked "What does the coach have to do?"

Spring is a testing ground for new TV shows.

Less than a year ago, I started my own mommy blog. It has proved to be more beneficial than I ever imagined.

My baby was born on his grandmother's birthday. That is how I picked his name. I named the baby after her.

Many single mothers have a good relationship with the father of their children. I didn't have that good relationship with my ex-husband.

Five tips to help keep you sane when you have multiple children!

Parenting changes priorities, and late night clubbing turns into Disney movie night with cheerios and juice.

Many women want to get back into their normal body figure after pregnancy. How do I lose the baby weight?

Mark your viewing calendars! The new spring 2009 family TV comedies are on their way. Smart, savvy and funnier than ever, you are bound to love one of our favorite five shows.

I thought my baby girl was a boy for two days.

Sometimes we just needed to do something, anything, for a change a pace and to get out of the house.

Being a single parent is one of the hardest things that I have ever had to do. Trying to make ends meet and still be there for my daughter has been a constant struggle.

During our time as parents our children often cause a reason to blush in public. My first blushing moment as a parent took place in a crowded store with a bare cheek.

You can announce your pregnancy in many different ways.

Single moms can curl up with their favorite snack and enjoy some laughs and some drama with these Spring TV shows.

Being a mother and father is something that marches through the test of time. And most often, it all comes out the exact same in the end!

Change your approach from "losing weight" to "gaining health" and the results are much more rewarding when trying to melt post-baby fat.

The most memorable birthday party that I threw for my kids is actually the worst party that I threw for my kids. Strange thing is that my kids don't remember it.

When you have a baby you have dirty diapers and it is your job to keep the baby clean and dry. However, if you have a mother-in-law that can't be pleased then you can be criticized for doing just that.

Picking a name for your child is a huge responsibility and puts a lot of pressure on parents to be. Here is the story of how my husband and I chose the name for our son.

Giving birth is the oldest and hardest ritual for a woman. Usually it is for the father-to-be also. However, we weren't allowed the privilege of having my water break before rushing to the hospital or screaming in pain for a few hours.

A road trip is a challenging adventure in itself. Add five kids in the mix, and unless you know how to get creative in a pinch, you may be asking for trouble. My husband and I went on a road trip across a few states with five kids in tow.

Announcing your pregnancy should be a precious moment, especially when it is to the farther-to-be. But in my case, telling the father-to-be that he was going to have a second child was down right hilarious.

Wondering why your teenager won't stop arguing with you? Why you are constantly barraged with disrespect? Chances are it's a simple issue and easily fixable, find out why and answer the age old question!

Have you ever turned on the television and felt that you could not relate to any of the people that you saw on it. This was not always the case. There are 5 television shows that I find that families can most relate to.

Children don't need to go to Walt Disney World or carnivals to have fun.

My proudest moment as a Mom spans 32 years of being a mother with each year delivering a proudest moment. Some were things my daughter did to make me proud and some were things I did as a Mom that I didn't think I could pull off.

You know it's spring when the networks crank out their new comedies. Check out our list of our five new favorite family comedies. Mark your calendars, these spring TV shows will be here soon!

I used to think my life would stay the same before I had a baby.

A vent to mom results in an idea that I recall way too vividly from my own childhood. Sometimes mother does NOT know best.

Overcoming infertility brings about many personal challenges. The physical, emotional and spiritual toll infertility takes on a woman cannot be truly described. Only once you have experienced infertility, can you truly relate to others in their journey.

It is always amazing to me to see the reaction of different people to the same news. Some will be happy while others will be puzzled even angry at the announcement of a new baby.

My children have given me many memorable Mother's Days.

Even the pickiest eater can learn to try something new.

Baby names can take time and consideration before you choose them.

How motherhood changes your life.

It can be hard to find a balance between kids and work. Humor makes everything more manageable.

Staying in our town for a 'vacation' proves to be a wonderful trip!

Looking back, it seems that my children's names are more a reflection of my personality than an influence on who they might become.

How I kept my son from coming early and how my faith was tested.

Many women during pregnancy are very emotional. I think that may be every woman that is pregnant in general.

I knew I would have a problem with my weight afterwards. Yes, I cried with every doctor visit. So, here is my advice from someone who was 130 lbs to over 200 lbs.

Television tips on parenting and motherhood learned from the Cosby Show.

My personal experience when I gave birth to my baby boy.

A fun look into going on a road trip with the kids.

I only left her alone for a couple of minutes, but that's enough time for a small toddler to make a BIG mess!

Sometimes comedy is the best way to get through a challenge, no matter what the age or the challenge! In this case, just listen to your child!

A fun story about what happens when husbands won't help!

Whether Mom's an Oxygen TV aficionado or feeding her Oprah addiction, here are some fun and stylish gifts that will appeal to her TV-watching habit.

This article tells the story about how my husband and I broke the news about my pregnancy, 2 months, 2 weeks and one day after our marriage.

Many pregnancies are different. Some are more complicated and more serious than others. Many parents out there have a wonderful pregnancy. Just not all.

Television has been a big part of our lives from the time we first began to notice the world around us. How many actresses can you think of who played the mom role so well that they were believable?

Excellent TV shows for kids and adults to enjoy!

When you think life as a single Mom is more than you can bare, you can always find a way to make life happy. The reward of having your children in your life is greater than any hardship you will have to endure.

Mom to toddler twins makes juicy confessions!

Ask any mother and they'd tell you that just about anything their child does brings warmth to their heart. This is just one of my proud moments as a mom.

We had just moved into the house, and 9-1-1 service wasn't available until the next day. Who knew that we'd need an ambulance THAT NIGHT?

Creative ways that you can be a more active participant in your child's life.

Somewhere along a freeway in Southern California, I am sure a pair of tiny pink jelly shoes are still waiting to disintegrate, lost and abandoned by the tantrum of a true Fashion Diva.

A list of possible great gifts for moms who are addicted to TV!

Trying to fit in a part time position and school into an already hectic life may prove to be too much for this young mother. But I doubt it!

How our little road trip to the Georgia Aquarium ended up in laughs and great memories.

This is a true account of a soccer mom.

An intelligent child trying anything she could think of to get some candy.

This is a short article recounting the day my daughter first walked unaided.

How my son, Gabe, embarrassed me in Walmart.

Funny story about taking a road trip with kids

A day by day acccount of signing my life away to these supposed "Myspace Gods."

A slow postal worker and a judgemental stranger add a "fun" mix to the theatrics of the post office meltdown.

It took me nearly two years to complete the adoption process for my daughter. I can honestly say it was well worth the wait!

There is nothing in the world as great as a mother's love.

Every day I feel pride when I look at my two little beauties, but these accomplishments have made me the proudest.

Toddlers are much more determined and smarter than we give them credit for. When they want something, they will find a way to get it. This is the confession of a mom with a determined one year old.

Sometimes television shows have characters that remind you of your own family. Occasionally it's a comedy or a drama but at times, the shows on TV take on a very special meaning to you.

Find some fun and exciting activities to do with your child during a rainy day.

These are two anecdotes where I entertained my daughter without spending a dime.

What I didn't know about parenting before becoming a mother - the meaning of true love.

A first person look into what it's like being adopted, and what it means to me.

Read what happens when my three year old turns a casual trip to Target into a shopping cart ride of terror.

A semi-humorous story of our daughter, and how she came to be.

"Do I have to get a shot?" Our son was deathly afraid of needles even at that ripe old age.