The Mommy Diary

Everyone wants "this marriage" to be their last. But many couples in blended families (also called stepfamilies) know that the odds are against them – very much against them. While the U.S. divorce rate sits around 45 percent, the blen…

Gone are the days when parents can talk superficially about "the birds and bees" and expect their children to turn out OK. Our kids need intentional parents who model healthy behaviors. Beyond sexual choices made by older children and …

Secretary Duncan will speak to parents about the crucial role that they play in helping implement America's goals for improving the country's school system. Parenting.com will webcast the Secretary's Town Hall presentation live from…

Chicken Margherita If we could make out with a recipe, this one would get our sloppy kisses. It's like chicken parm without any fried guilt! Serves: 4 Prep Time: 5 mins Tot…

If time-outs, scoldings and stickers aren't working, it's time to get clever with these 8 new (and slightly kooky) solutions for bad behavior . 13 Discipline Tricks Teachers Swear By 6 Creative, Why-Didn't-I-Think-Of-That Discipline …

Want to keep your family healthy? The best way to fight illness is a no-brainer: have your kids wash their hands. But how do you actually get them to do it? We've got 10 tricks from real moms that will get your kids scrubbing. Plus: 14 How-…

From buffalo skulls and catfish, to flowers and baby handprints, Parenting readers and editors have some beautiful, touching -- and bad-ass! -- tats. Check them out and read the stories behind their inked-up bods. Plus: 20 More Tattoos! 26 R…

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Parenting's Guide to Raising a Reader The Absolute Best Ways to Get Kids Psyched About Reading Why Early Reading -- Even To An Infant -- Is So Important Keeping Graphic Novels Age-Appropriate Plus: Baby Name Inspiration: Children&…

Are you into school fundraising or looking for fun fundraising ideas? Then you should check out Fast Track Fundraising! They have tons of ideas and helpful links if you’re looking for fundraising tips and tricks! You can look into a brochure …

"Children are resilient. They'll bounce back." If you are in the midst of a divorce, you've likely heard these words. And as hurting parents, we hope it's true. We pray that our children will walk through the pain with fe…