Mom Life

Life isn’t easy, and as parents, one of our biggest priorities is to raise kids that can bounce back from disappointments big and small. From toddlers to teenagers, how can we build resilience in our kids—so they can pick themselves up when we aren’t there to do it? To answer this question, we spoke to developmental psychologist Aliza Pressman, host of the Raising Good Humans podcast, which has featured women like Jessica Alba, Eve Rodsky, Dr. Samantha Boardman and others. “If you can’t bounce back in the face of a challenge, your life becomes so much less meaningful and harder to bear. Even if relationships, when there is a conflict you don’t know what to do,” explains Dr. Pressman.

Maria Kelley-Collins and Danny Kalagueropoulos Collins are parents to 17-year-old Constantine who was born with Trisomy 21. Maria established The North County Moms (a part of the Local Moms Network) in the San Diego, CA area. Here, Maria and Danny share what their son Constantine’s life with Down syndrome has taught them in the hopes they can break barriers and share what matters most — love.

Finding the right support for your family can feel overwhelming, especially during pregnancy or the early newborn days. Here are six expert tips from Boston Baby Nurse & Nanny to help you confidently find the right nanny or postpartum doula for your home.

February is Black History Month and Valentine’s Day lands smack in the middle of the month, so I’ve put together a reading list to celebrate love, kindness and inclusion.

Ashley Tisdale French recently shared an essay with The Cut, "Breaking Up with My Toxic Mom Group". The “High School Musical” star’s story has been widely shared in the news and on social media, in part because her group was seemingly pretty A-list, with Mandy Moore,...

Lilah Richcreek Estrada has been working as an actress for over 15 years, with roles on Criminal Minds, Two and a Half Men, Cougar Town, and currently, Man on the Inside and Chicago Med. Off-screen, she’s also taken on the role of Mom; her son Jade is just six months...

Is your child ready for something different? Many bright, curious students are capable of more, yet traditional classrooms hold them back. Schoolhouse Academy changes that. Students receive the academic acceleration they crave, the targeted support they deserve, and the small, caring environment where they thrive. Our personalized, hands-on STEM and Arts program helps every child grow with confidence, excitement, and real achievement. Families tell us the transformation is remarkable. It is why so many say that Schoolhouse Academy is “the school we always hoped for.”

Motherhood is the ultimate test of imposter syndrome. There’s no training period, no internship for the first few weeks or months. Maybe you have a mentor in your own mom, baby nurse or among your mom friends; maybe you don’t. But moms who have been around the block a...

This story was contributed by Meredith Bodgas.  My working parents participated in a single-digit number of school activities during work hours throughout my childhood. I truly don’t hold that against them. But I always thought it was so special and exciting when a...

This is the second post in a 3-part series in partnership with Bridget Wyatt and Lindsay Sabel of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.  Now that you've achieved financial security for your family, you might be asking yourself, What's the smartest way to share this success...