Aniston vs. O’Reilly: The Single Mom Saga

There’s been a bit of a dust up in the news of late and it centers squarely on the issue of parenthood. The issue – whether women need fathers to raise their children. Battling it out, Jennifer Aniston and Bill O’Reilly.
So here’s the story. Aniston is starring in a new movie called The Switch, about a 40-something [...]

NYC Moms: Ready To Get Out & Play?

Ah, Spring. The weather is warming up, the trees blooming, and everyone is ready to get outside and play. If you’re a mom in the big city, we’ve found some great options for you and the kids! From workouts to playgrounds, NYC offers many great outdoor activities that everyone will enjoy.
If you’re looking to get [...]

This Weekend: Moms-To-Be Alternative Health Expo

Not only is it essential to always take care of our health, but when you’re a mother-to-be that job becomes increasingly important! Dealing with everything from the aching and swollen feet to the midnight cravings and heartburn, expectant mothers have enough to worry about, so why not take full advantage of all the information and [...]

Motherhood: Rene weighs in on the Nanny Question

Good Enough Mother weighs in on the question of whether or not to bring in the Nanny!

Motherhood: Sticking to Your Guns!

Motherhood can be a tough gig sometimes. It’s inevitable that at some point our kids are going to be less than the “perfect angels” we have raised. In fact, there will likely be times that they totally give us a run for our money, and we will think to ourselves, “Who is this defiant kid?!” [...]

What do you want to do with your kids while they are still young?

Or, what are you glad you DID with them while they were little?

I thought about this yesterday as we were driving back to NY from Charleston. When I was a kid, my family took two trips across county by car (no DVD players, iPod’s, satellite radio, mini van. Just us in a sedan!). We stopped [...]

Parenting: Manners & Children. How to Handle It When Other Parents Aren’t Doing Their Job.

Recently, I met up with another working mom at a great play space that serves food and coffee for the adults while you watch the kiddos play.  My 2 year old, and my girlfriends 2 year old were happily playing , and next to us were another two moms watching their two children of about [...]

Pictures With Santa? Mom’s Holiday Quicktip!

So, my husband and I are on the same page with this one- Santa pictures are the best on the first shot!! We took the kiddies to see the big guy on Sunday. Last year, EJ was just relaxing in Santa’s lap, while Millana was in hysterics!!
The line was long, and Millana was super-excited this [...]

6 Tips: Set The Mood For A Stress-Free Thanksgiving

Alright, Thanksgiving is just a week away! Let’s have a blast, be thankful, and create a great environment for our family and friends!!
Here are 6 tips to stress-proof your surroundings by setting a calm mood. Oh, and by the way, you can incorporate these tips for “every day living”, not just for Thanksgiving! I know I’m a [...]

Motherhood: Embrace the Theory of Natural Consequences!

I woke kids up and then got them headed in the general direction of running water, and once immersed, I went downstairs to burn breakfast. The mornings are pretty predictable around here; washing up, head downstairs where man child Cole, a small framed 10-year old boy proceeds to eat his weight in waffles. The delicate flower, [...]