Being a princess is a common fantasy for most young girls and even some adults - thank you, Kate Middleton!
And while it may sound like a harmless wish upon a star, author Jennifer L. Hartstein, PsyD delves into the harsh facts of life in her new book, Princess Recovery: A How-to Guide to Raising Strong, Empowered Girls Who Can Create Their Own Happily Ever Afters.
For example, did you know that issues with body image and self-esteem in young girls are increasing due to what Dr. Hartstein calls Princess Syndrome? It's true. In fact, there are four-year-olds in hospitals receiving treatment...continue reading
"Be brave and be honest."
Brooke Burke bares all and shares even her darkest mommy moments in The Naked Mom - now available in paperback!
"This book is filled with parts of me that no one has ever seen,"she said in an exclusive with ModernMom. "I reveal so many intimate details of my life as a woman, a mother and a lover. I feel more naked today in my commitment to honesty than I did back in the day."
This must-read for any modern mommy explores the challenges of raising a blended family and how Brooke keeps the romance alive while raising four children. The Naked Mom is an honest and...continue reading
I bet my mother would have loved it if the M.O.M. (Mom Operating Manual) was available when she was raising me! Full of wise and witty tips on how to keep moms functioning at their most optimum level, it's sure to provide a well-deserved laugh.
Written by Doreen Cronin and illustrated by Laura Cornell, M.O.M. starts with the history of the mom and then goes through the steps of caring for your mom by making sure she’s getting enough food and sleep. You want your mom to be in tip-top shape, don’t you?
This witty and wise guide will give both kids and dads a new perspective on how moms work...continue reading
If your daughter is like mine, she's a huge My Little Pony fan. The Hub TV network has done a fabulous job of capturing the personalities of these adorable ponies though fun stories and humor in their "My Little Pony Friendship is Magic" series.
The episode airing on February 4th is one not to miss, especially for your little ones who are starting to read. Rainbow Dash is not a fan of reading but after she injures herself and ends up in the hospital, she discovers the joy of reading through a fun "Indiana Jones" type story.
Your kids will love this show (and moms will love the pop culture...continue reading
Based on the best-selling book by Janet Evanovich, One for the Money is a just-released action comedy starring the always gorgeous and adorable Katherine Heigl.
Heigl brings to life Stephanie Plum, the Jersey born and bred heroine of Evanovich's popular eighteen-book mystery series. In the character's big-screen debut, Plum finds herself out of work, broke and desperate for some quick cash.
The action begins when Plum decides to accept a job as a recovery agent for her cousin's bail bonding company. Her first mission: To find and capture none other than Joe Morelli (played by Jason O'Mara),...continue reading
A friend was recently diagnosed with gluten intolerance, and her biggest concern was (in her words), "I will never get to eat blank again!”
If you have food allergies, tasty foods like macaroni and cheese, grilled cheese and chocolate chip cookies can seem like fond memories. Well, not anymore!
Elizabeth Gordon’s The Complete Allergy-Free Comfort Foods Cookbook is comfort food centric and every recipe is free of gluten, dairy, soy, nuts and eggs. This means that whether it’s you or your kids that are living with a food allergy, you can still enjoy the foods so commonly associated with...continue reading
What could be better than Hugh Jackman and a fighting robot?
Real Steel comes out on DVD and Blu-ray today, and we can't wait to check it out!
Set in a world where human boxers have been replaced by robots, the surprisingly heartfelt father/son bonding flick stars Jackman, Dakota Goyo and Evangeline Lilly.
One ModernMom staff member raved that "according to my husband, it's the "'BEST MOVIE EVER."
With the DVD and Blu-ray release come new special features including the "Making of Metal Valley" as well as fun bloopers.
Best of all - for a limited time, Dreamworks is offering $5 off the Real...continue reading
Are you ready for a whale of a tale? A Dolphin Tale, that is.
Dolphin Tale is a heart-warming story about a poor little dolphin who gets caught in crab trap and seriously hurts her tail.
Luckily, she is rescued and sent to Clearwater Marine Hospital, where she is named Winter. But the hospital isn't the end of her troubles - it will take a whole team of people to save her life and nurse her back to health.
Thanks to the efforts of an amazing marine biologist, a brilliant prosthetics doctor and a little boy who wouldn't give up, they manage to save Winter and help her to swim again. And in...continue reading
