The Mommy Diary

Are you a SAHM who feels your job is harder than that of a working mom? What about the opposite  — are you a working mom who's convinced that your job is the harder of the two? If you said yes to either of the above, it turns out most of y…

Can you say Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116 ? A Swedish judge ruled that a couple there definitely couldn't afflict their new baby with this long-winded moniker. And New Zealand laws ban names which could cause offense to a &quo…

Accidentally stepping on a stranded piece of LEGO while barefoot  — and then clutching your foot in pain while you hop around in the dark  — is almost a rite of passage of parents whose kids reach a certain age. Still, most of us manage to love …

During a devastating Indonesian tsunami in 2004, an 8-year-old girl named Wati was swept away from her mother's arms while she was trying to take her three children to a safe place. The family thought Wati was lost forever, but they've b…

Tips for Surviving Less Than Perfect Holidays For all the promise of joy, peace and harmony that comes with the holiday season, the reality for millions of people is that the season is anything but a celebration. For many, it’s a reminder of lo…

Tough Love Author Shares Tips For those of us from families built on Debbie Downer DNA, there’s only one direction a mood can go during holiday get-togethers and that’s down. Sure, the running negative commentary, bubble-bursting barbs and ram…

Health insurance coverage is something your family should not do without. Although prescription drugs and medical bills can put a serious strain on a family’s finances, going with a health plan that offers the lowest monthly premiums could cost y…

This year, you and more than 60,000 people raised your voices in support of a healthy future for our nation's children. Because of you, we're making a difference - and if more of us join together, things can only get better. Will you h…

Media only:          Marty Emery (202) 633-5518 Media website:      http://newsdesk.si.edu National Postal Museum Opens “Systems at Work” Exhibit A letter is dropped into a mailbox. How does it go from there to its destination? The answer …

By Lisa Pecos Most new mothers who choose to breastfeed discover almost immediately that little instruction is required. The act of nursing is instinctive for both mother and baby, and even without outside help the process usually goes relativ…

By Jamell Andrews During the first six months of a child’s life, parents go through virtually every conceivable emotion, from elation, to frustration, to hope, to terror. But there is one that stands above all the rest: The pure elation you fee…

By Jamell Andrews When it comes to educating children, a lot of focus is placed on practical skills like reading and math, which are undoubtedly important. But we should raise our children to be well-rounded individuals, and this involves teaching…

The Happiest Time of the Year? Life Coach Gives Tips for Surviving Less Than Perfect Holidays   For all the promise of joy, peace and harmony that comes with the holiday season, the reality for millions of people is that the season is anythi…

Riley Hospital has cared for Indiana’s sickest children since 1924. Each year, families turn to Riley and its regional clinics throughout the state more than 358,000 times. Children come from all 92 Indiana counties, across the nation and thro…

Everyone wants to be a good tipper, but how much is enough?  Does the postal carrier really need a tip?  From your dog groomer to the newspaper delivery service, Kiplinger’s sets the rules – and even gives advice on overtipping. Some rules include…

Guest post of the week by Moises Henderson Mike and I were fighting a lot so we decided to move in together to see if it would help. Of course, everyone told me it was a terrible idea since we didn’t get along all that well but I figured it woul…

While families look forward to watching It’s A Wonderful Life over the holidays, Candace Lightner is a shining example of the difference one life can make.  In the beloved movie “It’s A Wonderful Life”, George Bailey gets to see what life would h…

When my twins were born, I sometimes dressed them in matching onesies.  I had boy/girl twins, so sometimes the onesies were slightly different in color or message, but always equally cute. Imagine my reaction when I saw Gymboree's selection o…

The Scambook community has struck again.  A national class action was recently filed against Stonebridge Benefit Services and its business partner, J.C. Penny.  The class action complaint alleges that Stonebridge enrolled consumers in negative o…

Steps for Conceiving Quickly Sure, you know how to get pregnant, but did you know there are some tricks to making it happen faster? Read what experts say are the  best  ways to increase your chances of getting pregnant this month. Plus: follow alo…

By Jamell Andrews Getting kids away from their TVs, computers, and gadgets is one of the greatest challenges today’s parents face, and it is not getting any easier. Many parents understandably want their kids to be up to date with all the modern te…

By Marc Courtiol Having a newborn can be stressful enough without leaving the house, so it is easy to understand why so many new parents are reluctant to travel. Babies need constant care, they are unpredictable, and their crying is sometimes diffi…

Over the past few months, the Scambook Community has posted numerous complaints about JustFab.com. In fact, according to our statistics, complaints about JustFab are the most viewed complaints on Scambook.  Visitors to Scambook.com have viewed t…