With impeccable designer taste and impossible toned arms, she might be one of the most popular moms in the world, but is she the most powerful? Of all the women I admire, Michelle Obama is the one from whom I’d like to see a little more power-flexing -- and a whole lot less bicep-flexing. more

All parents try to find a balance between giving their children what they need without turning them into materialistic brats. One mom shares her relief at learning that while her kids might be spoiled, at least they aren't selfish. more

Working moms don't "want to have it all," they just want a few basic things. Economic self-sufficiency, quality childcare, and time with their kids. Is that so much to ask? more

While most people believe that being attractive has benefits in the workplace, the power of "pretty" can be a double-edged sword. Should women leverage their erotic capital? If so, to what extent? more

An old purse gives one mom a chance to look through a time capsule of her past life. more

The year we had two Thanksgivings - because sometimes you don’t even know you have family traditions until you try to change them. more

What do you do when your child tells you that another parent is saying critical things about him or her? More importantly, how do we derail the parent gossip train? more

Most people are ashamed of family violence - ashamed to be victims, ashamed to be perpetrators. So naturally, with all this shame silencing everyone, it’s hard to know what family violence really is. more

Do your kids watch too much TV? Do you forget to cook leafy green vegetables for your little ones? This mom might just love you for it. Find out why she's grateful for all the "terrible" wonderful parents! more

It isn't always the easy part - especially for couples with fertility issues - but getting pregnant is just the beginning of all the challenges parents face. more