Celebrating all the things that make your family unique can help boost your child’s sense of self and belonging—and there’s no better time than to do so than the holiday season. Here’s how to develop and reinforce your family’s special culture.

Maintaining a positive attitude is crucial for raising a healthy and well-adjusted child. Here’s how to make it happen (yes, even in the midst of the chaos!).

To pinpoint what makes your family unique, brainstorm your identity–for each member of the household–by answering these questions.* Click here for a printable version. 1. What do you like most about each family member? 2. What are your goals–in life and for your children? 3. What makes you happy? 4. What are your favorite memories [...]

Article written by Lissa Poirot at FamilyVacationCritic.com While airfare may not be at its lowest, if you’re already traveling for Thanksgiving’s four-day weekend, use this time to combine a family visit with a quick vacation. And if you’re ready to skip the family, use the time off from school to your advantage and hit the road! [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere Gear up for the cold weather season with Destination Maternity’s line of outerwear.  As told by the company’s designer, non-maternity coats tend to shift and bunch—Destination Maternity’s 2012 outerwear is designed to fit your changing shape, which means a better fit for you AND for your bump. Here’s a look at a [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere Moms, what would you do with an extra 30 minutes?  How about an extra $10.95 that you’d save by NOT going to the dry cleaners? Thank goodness for the upcoming launch of Laundrea—a women’s career to everyday-wear dress line consisting of 13 bra-friendly, machine washable knits (yes, we said it, machine washable), [...]

By Desiree Jury When Mama had a dinner for twelve, the English comedienne Joyce Grenfell sang in the 1950’s, She rested all day long, She rested all day long… If only … Ever wondered why, as a modern woman, you never have time? And why there are so many demands pressing on you from so many different directions? Analog versus Digital [...]

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By: Nicole Pelletiere If you are a parent, then chances are life can be hectic at times.  Between your career, school drop-offs, pick-ups, cooking and cleaning, who can even imagine finding time for their spouse?  Still, spending quality time with your husband will not only improve your marriage, it will make you and your family [...]