My Family Blog

by Scott Adler posted in Mom Stories After I lost my nerve 225 feet up a radio tower some years ago, I’ve been afraid of any sort of heights. Yet the other day I climbed 35 feet up a pole, let a teenager clip me onto a zip-line, jumped off, and went flying over trees [...]

by Katherine Martin posted in Mom Stories I remember being pregnant for the first time. It was like I wandered into this strange world where every single thing was new. From confusing tests to weird symptoms, I had no idea what to expect and no idea who to ask. The BabyCenter Community has long been [...]

by Betsy Shaw posted in Mom Stories It’s been growing, slow and steady, since some time back in March. I like to call it Big Sock Candy Mountain. (Too bad there’s no actual candy in there.) It’s my reverse Mount Everest. I don’t know if or when I’ll ever get to the bottom of it. [...]

If you’re pregnant, you’ve gotta watch our exclusive short video of super mom-to-be style tips from designer and entrepreneur mom Liz Lange. Then rock that bump!      Read more from source:“workingmother”

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 [...]

by Kami Bigler posted in Life & Home Here’s a simple craft that’s perfect for getting the kids involved. These stars and straws necklaces are fun for the patriotic holidays ahead, like Memorial Day and the 4th of July. All you need is big plastic straws cut into smaller pieces. Look for straws that have [...]

by Denise Cortes posted in Life & Home Memorial weekend is already upon us and it’s time for my family’s annual camping trip. My kids have been counting down the days and they are so excited to spend four days swimming, soaking in the jacuzzi, hanging out with their cousins around the campfire and sleeping [...]

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Main Photo:  Photo by: Working Mother Editor Colleen Lanin & kids I love to travel, always have. But when I became a mom I wondered if my globetrotting days were over. When I couldn’t find a book on how to travel with young kids, I asked for travel tips from my friends, neighbors, the ladies [...]

by Gwen Dewar, Ph.D. posted in Mom Stories In the wake of the devastating tornado in Moore, Okla.,  we thought it would be helpful to re-post this story from Gwen Dewar. Our deepest sympathies to the families of all of the victims of this terrible disaster. Our hearts are with you today and as you recover. [...]