Are Working Moms Really Happier Than Stay-at-Home Moms?


Updated 05/21/12 12:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Happiness of Working Moms vs. Stay-at-Home Moms

Balancing (or choosing between) career and motherhood is a decision (or struggle) that every mom faces. This weekend, Motherlode, The New York Times' parenting blog, took a look at the results of a Gallup poll on the emotional satisfaction of working vs. nonworking mothers. Survey says . . . Non-employed women with young children at home are more likely than women with young children at home Read more

Did You Give Up All Your Vices When You Got Pregnant?


Updated 05/21/12 4:00 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Smoking and Drinking During Pregnancy

We all have our guilty pleasures, but when a new life comes into play, it's time to give them up . . . or so we thought. A recently released study from the Center For Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality was intended to evaluate the breakdown of substance use during pregnancy by race. But the outcome that shocks us most is that one in five women smoke while they're pregnant! Of those, Read more

Pintastic! 10 Pinterest Users Every Mom Should Follow


Updated 05/21/12 8:42 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Pinterest Users For Moms to Follow

If you're as Pin-happy as we are these days, you're probably always on the lookout for inspiring new users to follow. Lucky for you, we've already done the legwork, as we combed Pinterest for some of the very best and most active boards (and creators) on the site. From crafts to parties, cupcakes to home decor, check out these 10 Pinterest users that are likely to inspire every mom out there. Read more

Dog, Meet Baby: The All-Important First Introduction


Updated 05/17/12 10:54 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Introducing Dog and New Baby

You've done everything you can to prep your pup for that major life event on the horizon. Now all that's left is to play your role as mediator during the crucial first meeting of your beloved canine child and your newborn. A baby who's just a few days old is unlikely to have any reaction to his new four-legged sibling, but the dog? That's another story. To ensure that the first introduction goes Read more

Check Out CBS's New Fall Shows


Updated 05/17/12 2:24 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

CBS New Fall Shows 2012

The hits just keep on coming, and today we've got your first look at all the new Fall shows that will be coming to CBS in a few months. Like the other networks, there's a little bit of comedy and a little bit of drama in store for the shows that will follow lawyers, ranchers, and a brand-new version of Sherlock Holmes. Photos courtesy of CBS Read more

Sasha and Malia Say the President Is "Just the Right Amount of Embarrassing"


Updated 05/16/12 9:16 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Barack Obama Talks About Daughters on The View

There's no definitive age marker when kids move from thinking their parents are cool to deciding they are embarrassing, but it certainly exists. The next time your offspring give you that knowing look that you're agitating them, just remind them how Sasha and Malia Obama must feel. When their father goes on national television telling stories about them or singing a few lines from a Motown hit, Read more

MagicBath Baby Hot Tub: Kid-Friendly or Are You Kidding?


Updated 05/15/12 8:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Most Expensive Baby Bath Tub

We all want to give our little ones the very best that money can buy, right? Sometimes, though, there's a fine (or not so fine) line between what's within reason and what's absolutely ridiculous. Enter the MagicBath Baby Hot Tub from BluBleu, an Italian company that specializes in high-end whirlpools and stylish tubs. Ten air jets spew out bubbles, while underwater LED lights emit Read more

CBS Pilots: Find Out About the New Shows


Updated 05/13/12 8:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

New CBS Shows For Fall 2012

Though CBS cut some shows from its schedule, the network is lining up its new series to fill up its schedule. Check out the details below to get up to speed on the brand-new shows you'll be seeing on CBS this Fall. COMEDIES Friend Me: This comedy stars Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Nicholas Braun as best friends who move to LA to work at Groupon and struggle to be social when one would rather Read more

The Time Cover Mom Speaks Out: Does Hearing Her Side Change Your Opinion?


Updated 05/11/12 11:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Time Magazine Breastfeeding Mom Speaks Out

This morning, Time magazine's cover mom went on the Today show to share her views on attachment parenting and explain the story behind the cover photo. She was joined by her 3-year-old son, Aram, Dr. Sears, and Time's science editor, Jeffrey Kluger. "I understand some of the breastfeeding advocates are upset about this," 26-year-old Jamie Grumet said. "[The cover image] doesn't Read more

Does This Week's TIME Cover Glorify Attachment Parenting?


Updated 05/10/12 8:34 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Time Magazine Breastfeeding Cover

This week's Time cover story, which hits newsstands tomorrow, takes a closer look at the practice of attachment parenting, discussing Dr. Sears's The Baby Book, and profiling four mothers from across the country who embrace the philosophy — all for different reasons. The magazine's cover image of LA mom Jamie Lynne Grumet breastfeeding her 3-year-old son (paired with the tagline, "Are You Mom Read more