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1 Mark Wahlberg Teared Up at Toy Story 3
Marriage
2 Ed O'Neill Waited 13 Years to Have His Modern Family
fertility
3 Fair For Fertile Couples to Do It Anywhere When Trying to Conceive?
Parenthood
4 Drawing the Line Between Sperm Donor and Dad?
Gallery
5 10 Errands Moms Took For Granted
Courteney Cox
6 Before They Were Parents, They Were "Friends": Take Our Quiz!
Video
7 Oscar Winner's Daughter Damages Trophy in Photographic Moment
parenting
8 Do You Have Mom Guilt?
Gallery
9 10 Errands That Are More Fun With Kids
NBC
10 The Facts About Parenthood, Test Your Knowledge!
Poll
11 Should Parents Be the Ones to Announce Baby's Debut to Other Children?
Parenthood
12 Family Ties: Mother or Father Knows Best?
fertility
14 Gay Dads to Open First Surrogacy Center in the UK
Editor's Pick
15 5 Biggest Concerns of New Dads (and How to Overcome Them)
Parenthood
16 The Art of Naming Baby
Parenthood
17 To Tell or Not to Tell Children About Their Disabilities
Pregnancy
18 False Pregnancy: Did You Think You Were Expecting?
kid gear
19 10 Wacky Baby Products to Leave Off Your Registry
You're living through middle-of-the-night diaper changes, homework issues, and sibling rivalry, and so are the families on some of our favorite shows of 2011. The Bravermans deal with weighty issues like autism, infertility, and parent breakups on Parenthood, while the Pritchetts, Dunphys, and Tuckers bring a gut-busting amount of humor to everyday family life on Modern Family. Newcomer Up All Read more
Thanksgiving is almost here, which means we're all gearing up to watch the parade and chow down on turkey with loved ones. Though no one can replace our nearest and dearest, I always think it's fun to imagine what it would be like to spend the holiday with some of our favorite TV characters. Whether these shows have a family or a group of friends so close they're like family, these are the groups Read more
Tinkle tubes? Potty mitts? Nope, these aren't props from an SNL sketch mocking the absurdity of the baby product industry; they're actual items. After talking about how exhausting new parenthood is, one of the ideas that's constantly hashed out is the sheer amount of stuff that babies require. Some of that stuff is, of course, nonnegotiable: the baby needs somewhere safe to sleep, diapers, Read more
When other people ask you if you're ready to have kids, they're generally not referring to whether or not you can afford to raise a child. But that's one factor you can't leave out of your decision to start a family. Scroll though the financial factors to consider when determining if you can afford a baby. Read more
Editor’s note: The following is a guest post by Kimberly Palmer, the author of Generation Earn: The Young Professional’s Guide to Spending, Investing, and Giving Back, and personal finance columnist at US News & World Report. Take it away, Kimberly! Along with the cute outfits, nursery, and rocking chair, there’s one more thing to get ready for baby: Your bank account. Because along Read more
NBC's upfronts aren't until Sunday, but news about the network's Fall TV season is already leaking out. Word on the street is that NBC is renewing Chuck for a fifth season, saving it from its precarious spot on the bubble. Parenthood also looks like it'll be picked up for a third season of Braverman drama. As for future TV shows, NBC is giving series pickups to a few newbies, including Whitney, Read more
Happy Mother's Day! It's one day that all moms should have off, and not just because it's a Sunday. One of the things to find out before having a baby is how much leave you'll be granted and how much you'll be paid for that time off. It will vary from company to company, but the differences are extreme when comparing leave policies in different countries. What do you know about maternity leave Read more
It's one thing to be a parent and another to play one on television. The boob tube is full of colorful characters we look to for comic relief and even parenting advice, but are the actors and actresses who portray our favorite onscreen moms and pops tending to their own offspring off screen? Take this quiz and test your knowledge! Photos copyright 2011 ABC Inc. Take the Quiz Read more
The second season of Parenthood comes to a close this week, with an episode that managed to make me cry more than once. Following Amber's horrific alcohol-induced car crash, the whole family bands together at the hospital for Sarah and Drew. The opening scenes are realistically gut-wrenching, right down to Max's ill-timed outburst in the waiting room. I've gotta hand it to the writers once again: Read more
The following recap of Parenthood was contributed by community member gtettey, who posted it on the OnSugar blog Screen Time. The Bravermans are going through changes; some for better and some for worse. This week we focus on the two teenage daughters of the family who seem to be slipping away from their parents. Haddie took the next step in her relationship with Alex and now has to deal with Read more
