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Even those who shy from cameras or cringe at the sight of photo albums will become a shutterbug when baby arrives. It’s a constant discovery of another "first" that must be photographed. But many of us can be all thumbs when it comes to capturing those perfect shots. Here’s some help for the new parent [...]

Merida of the animated film Brave wasn’t like the other Disney princesses. She didn’t end up with her prince, or even really concern herself with princes at all. In fact, she wasn’t really down with the princess gig, and spends the entire film railing against expectations of what a lady should be. In the end, [...]

Main Photo:  Photo by: Working Mother Editor grads Celebrate your kid’s commencement with a themed party just right for her age—and her pals. Grade School: Hot ShotsThese graduates are into picture taking, so shoot for a photo-themed party. Give guests disposable digital cameras, and offer props and costumes like big eyeglasses, ...

by Charlie Brooks posted in Mom Stories My wife and I don’t know what the gender of our future newborn is just yet, but I do know that sooner or later I’m going to have a daughter. Thanks in no small part to companies like Disney, that worries me. I sometimes think that American society [...]

by BabyCenter Guest Blogger posted in Mom Stories By Sasha Alexander This post is part of the Global Mom Relay. Every time you share this blog, $5 will go to women and girls around the world. Scroll to the bottom to find out more. As an actress, I have the chance to see the world [...]

by BabyCenter Guest Blogger posted in Mom Stories By Christy Turlington Burns This post is part of the Global Mom Relay. Every time you share this blog, $5 will go to women and girls around the world. Scroll to the bottom to find out more. We’re living in miraculous times where connections are made at [...]

by BabyCenter Guest Blogger posted in Mom Stories By Jennifer and Lynda Lopez This post is part of the Global Mom Relay. Every time you share this blog, $5 will go to women and girls around the world. Scroll to the bottom to find out more. Two years ago this month, I was sitting on [...]

Photo by: workingmother.com Editor Hello Kitty, Hello Spring Hello Kitty, hello seasonal fun! This colorful board book depicts our favorite star and her cast of friends enjoying all that spring has to offer: butterflies, baseball and more! With sparse text and irresistible original scenic art, this book is part of the newest series of Hello [...]

by Betsy Shaw posted in Mom Stories Stuck, a documentary film about the realities international adoption, is on a 60-city tour in the U.S. Some realities depicted in the film are prettier than others. Many involve heartbreakingly-long waits and endless frustrating obstacles that come between children in need of a loving family and loving ...

by Betsy Shaw posted in Mom Stories Stuck, a documentary film about the realities international adoption, is on a 60-city tour in the U.S. Some realities depicted in the film are prettier than others. Many involve heartbreakingly-long waits and endless frustrating obstacles that come between children in need of a loving family and loving ...