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The President’s Volunteer Service Award
2024 President Volunteer Service Award We are pleased to share and announce! ModernMom is honored to serve as a Certifying Organization for the President's Volunteer Service Award. The President's Volunteer Service Award provides ModernMom with an opportunity to pay tribute to and celebrate our exceptional volunteers while acknowledging the significant difference they create.…
How Kids Can Use Ride Services Like Uber and Lyft Safely
“Mom, can I Uber home instead of you picking me up?” Eight years ago, this sentence would not have made sense to any parent anywhere. These days, “Uber” is both a noun and a verb, and a way of life for people in urban and suburban areas from San Francisco to Sydney. Some parents consider…
Gift Ideas for In-Laws
Scrambling for some last minute gifts? It’s easy to get super stressed, especially if your in-laws haven’t yet been crossed off your holiday shopping list. If your in-laws already like you, choosing a gift may not be so difficult, but if your relationship is rocky and your mother-in-law can’t stand you, it can be a real challenge!
Laws About Surrogate Mothers
Through surrogacy, a woman carries a baby for an infertile or same-sex couple. Typically, an agency matches the parents-to-be and a perspective surrogate, who must agree on terms that might include payment to cover medical or living expenses during the pregnancy. Conception occurs via insemination, and the surrogate gives the newborn to the couple after delivery. In some states, the surrogate signs away her parental rights before the birth.
10 Things to Ask My Divorce Lawyer
Divorce can be relieving and traumatizing at the same time, especially if younger children are involved. While some women may be able to amicably work out the situation with their soon-to-be former spouses, others need to secure the services of a qualified divorce attorney. Asking the right questions before signing a contract with a lawyer can help spare you unnecessary financial and emotional turmoil.