By: Christina Spencer When you have small children, the doctor’s office can sometimes feel like your second home. Even though many illnesses can be treated at home, there are times when you need your doctor’s help and advice. There are also times when your child will need medications that can only be prescribed by a doctor. If your child has any of the following symptoms, a call or visit to the doctor’s office is mandatory. Vomiting Call your

By: Frankie Charles Parents want to raise happy, healthy well-adjusted kids who have respect for themselves and others. There are endless ways to help your child garner self-esteem, but if you’re at a loss then try one of these simple ideas. Praise them when they do the right thing. For every correction, try to find something else to praise. Be a good example. If your kids watch you allow someone to treat you poorly they’ll model your

By: Carolina Pichardo In honor of the BlogHer conference, we figured we'll give you some tips on how to make the best of any networking event. After the childcare has been arranged, an outfit has been picked and the business cards are all decked out, it's when the real work begins. It could be difficult. But whether you're worried about what to say or just fearful of those first introductions, always remember that you're a YUM. You

In case you didn't know from our maddening Twitter updates, then it's time we officially announced it here! Young Urban Moms is attending BlogHer 2010 in New York City! That's right! We'll be there among the best bloggers out there! If you're a YUM, were once a YUM, are thinking about joining our savory ranks or just like the way we sound, then be on the lookout for us! We'll be attending the following: Thursday, August 5th —