The Mommy Diary

This has been spreading over the news and morning talk shows about an email a mother in law sent to her future daughter in law. For those of you who haven't heard about it, here's the email: Email from Carolyn Bourne to Heidi Withers: I…

Each year, the Department of Defense recognizes military families by celebrating the Month of the Military Child  throughout April. 1 Service members with children across the nation can take this opportunity to spend time with their loved ones, …

should I give my baby her dad's last name if he... [Featured Conversation] i want to but then dont want to give her is last name because if he is not going to be around why does she nee…

What do I do? What do I do if my 6 month old teething baby boy won't chew anything cold, or chew on any of his teething toys, and Tylenol barely works. ... So…

When did you stop breastfeeding? When they get their first tooth is when I typically try to wean. What time do you stop? I am really desperate for another child an…

You walk into daycare, toddler Emma in tow, and you can already tell that drop-off isn't going to be smooth. The teacher greets you in her robe and slippers, and just as you start to wonder about her mind, you remember: It's Preschool Pa…

Read what Rachel from The Relationship Suite had to say about the Mommy Diary! How To Appreciate Your Partner on Mother’s Day By Rachel Moheban,LCSW I recently came across a fantastic site for moms called The Mommy Diary . This blog p…

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…

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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Being a mom isn't always the easiest job. In fact, I think it's the hardest job and you don't get paid! And just because you're on your toes all day chasing your little one doesn't mean you're staying in shape. Some moms enj…