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family mom Brunch Ideas for Mother's Day Let’s face it - mothers spend a lot of time in the kitchen, cooking for the family and experimenting with meals. So why not give her the break she deserves on Mother’s Day by preparing a delicious brunch made up of her favorite foods? Yes you may not...	Maria Lianos-Carbone When You Have Two Kids, Do You Have to Buy Two of Everything? I am a mom of two boys. ‘Nuff said. Seriously, if you have two boys (or three or four), you’ll know what I’m talking about. The constant fighting, arguing, name calling - make it stop! Every day it’s a new battle. I live in a never-ending battle zone....	Jess Afshar Recipe: Bulgogi I'm always cooking a lil something, especially on the weekends. Then, true to my Asian roots, I post a pic of my kitchen invention on Instagram. People see those pics and be like oh NOM, send me the recipe! BUT let's face it, I forget. Then, you get mad...	Health Fitness The ONS Reports: The British Are Healthier For Longer Whether it is eating healthy food, using ear candles or taking nutritional supplements, the British do a lot to improve their health and it shows, according to the Office for National Statistics: People in the U.K. spend more than four-fifth of a...
Rebecca Rodriguez-Brea Sticker Shock! Okay, so my 11-year-old son’s feet grew. A lot. He’s been wearing the same pair of sneakers for the last 7 months. I kept asking him if they felt too tight or if he was uncomfortable, and he kept telling me they felt fine. I’ve offered several times...	family mom Look like the Stars: Celebrity Skincare Routines When it comes to your skin, it pays to protect it. After all, it is your most important feature! What are your favourite celebrities doing to look after their skin? It is possible to imitate the stars, even if you don’t quite have the same wallet. It...	family mom Helping Improve Your Child's Sleep Schedule For busy kids, sleep is often the only time when their bodies get to rest. Getting enough sleep is critical for your children for many reasons: • Sleep is important for a child’s growing and developing body. • • Children who get good sleep are less cranky...	Russ Warner Net Nanny's Webinar for Parents: Bullies In A Digital Age The Internet has enabled more ways for kids to hurt and to be hurt. Did you know that 88% of social media-using teens say they have seen someone be mean or cruel to another person on a social network site and over half of adolescents and teens have been...
Latham Thomas The Skinny on Postpartum Stress I am a big believer in relaxation, breastfeeding, rest, and proper diet to help moms slowly return to their pre-baby bodies. I work with celebrities who have to look a certain way before they get back into the limelight and there is an unrealistic...	Elaine Plummer 8 Creative Ways for Moms to Get Some Much Needed "Me Time" "I need me time!" This is a lament that I hear a lot from my younger friends who are moms of young kids - and older ones too. It is hard to get alone time with children running around. Take for example my daughter, a mom of twin six-year old girls and...	Twice Baked Twins Let's Craft: Mini Apple Pies in a Jar Let's Craft is a special feature full of great crafts, inspiration and DIY projects that are perfect for any Modern Mom! This week, we've got an adorable and easy idea from the Twice Baked Twins for mini apple pies that look as good as they taste! "These...	Deanna Verbouwens I Think They Think I Really Meant It Sometimes my kids annoy the crap outta me. There I said it. I know I am raising them. I know that I am teaching them this behavior (on some level) and I know I am responsible for their behavior but sometimes, man oh man I really just want to say "Just...
Brandi Hummer Switching it up Something I have come to realize is that I get bored with things fairly quickly and this applies to my workout routine. As soon as I start getting bored I start slipping in what I should be doing. I need to constantly change things up and keep if fresh so...	Ellen Lubin-Sherman 9 Simple Ways to Boost Your Energy and Optimism If you’re dreaming of making a change to your life, consider thinking small instead of big. That’s right - small. Take little steps that give you confidence. Do you know why the first page of the Boy Scouts manual demonstrates how to tie your...	Karen Steele The Secret to Feeling Successful as a Working Mom One of the hottest topics of the working world in our current times is the plight of the working mom. That often seemingly illusive quest to “have it all.” Some believe it is possible, others see it simply as a pipe dream. We watch with interest and...	Niedria Kenny What is best for Baby If the interest truly is the child, you will do absolutely whatever it takes to cultivate a healthy, balanced and sound relationship or association between you and the other parent. Being on one accord is essential. It's the necessary prerequisite to co-...