Did you rise and shine bright and early this morning to watch Prince William and Kate Middleton say their vows? Or maybe you turned it into a giant pajama party and decided to stay up all night? Today, millions of people across the world are recalling their favorite moments from the royal wedding . . . they are also rubbing their eyes and drinking copious amounts of coffee, trying to stay Read more

We only spend a third of our life actually sleeping, but the art of catching z's can rule the majority of our lives. Between figuring out our circadian clock, juggling work and home, and battling insomnia-inducing factors, we can't get enough of perfecting our sleep routine. And we have good reason. Not getting enough sleep can lead to a multitude of not-so-great things. Why is sleep so Read more

Getting enough shut-eye each night is vital for our overall mental and physical health. We've already learned that not getting enough sleep can lead to weight gain because when you don't sleep, the body experiences physiological stress that causes our bodies to store fat and slow down our metabolism. Not only that, but a recent study suggests that when you sleep less, you typically consume about Read more

Kids have an abundance of energy so even when mom gets tuckered, she still has to keep her preschool and toddler charges entertained. Here are five lazy games that allow a mama to sneak in a bit of rest and relaxation. Flash Card Shuffle: Scatter a box of flash cards across the floor and then lounge while asking your tots to find the "letter A" or "zebra" and walk it your way. This gets lil Read more

Once you're a parent, you never get the same quality of sleep again. Well, maybe when the kids move out. Whether you are up feeding an infant or keeping your ears open for signs of a restless tot, you've kissed your hours of deep shut-eye goodbye. But, there are a few ways mamas with brand-new babes can help themselves adjust and deal with sleep deprivation. Plan Ahead: While pregnant, take Read more

It's late. You have an early morning meeting and all you want to do is drift off to sweet slumberland. Too bad you're doing more tossing and turning than snoozing and snoring. Here are some tips you can try to help you fall asleep faster. Make your bedroom like a cave. Cover the windows and turn off all the lights (even night-lights). The darkness signals your body to wind down and sleep. If Read more

I know I'm supposed to spend about eight hours a night snoozing away in my cozy bed, but with work, my family, and all my other commitments, sometimes sleep gets put on the back burner. I always thought that if I felt OK, then it wasn't doing any harm to my health, but recent research will have you reaching for your pajamas and pillow. Most Americans are sleeping an average of 6.9 hours a night, Read more

No one misses sleep like a mother! If resting is for the weak, then women were made strong. It's impossible to hold your eyes open when they are forcing shut, but here are some tricks to surviving (and even thriving) while you are tuckered and raising children. Let us know how you have dealt with exhaustion. 9 Helpful Hints For Postpartum Moms 5 Lazy Games to Play With Your Kids 10 Ways Mom Read more