By: Carolina Pichardo Like any parent, I always think about what my daughter's going to be when she grows up. That's why I listen attentively when she describes her dreams of becoming a doctor, teacher, chef and even the superhero that she created—Everything Girl. It wasn't until she declared her recent real dream, about becoming a soldier, that everything switched for me. What do you do when your

By: Carolina Pichardo It's a very frightening moment. Your child confesses to you that someone's been "touching" them. You begin to think the most horrible things, that Manhattan's Peak post, plus your story, and before you know it... You just don't know what to think. Fortunately for me, my daughter's story was about someone from a school program that was pulling and touching her ear. She said she just didn't

By: Carolina Pichardo You and a beautiful mini crystal charm bracelet—with genuine swarovski crystal beading—go literally hand-in-hand. That's why you should tell your loved ones about this special "25% off anything on the site" sale from Delicate Raymond. This beautiful collection, which has been featured in the Thrillist and Huffinton Post, captures Michelle Zimmerman's (founder/CEO) love for vintage hues and passion for travel. Despite their unique touch, Michelle

By: Carolina Pichardo Tonight in New York City, the streets are a little brighter (and crowded), and all thanks to the Rockefeller Christmas Three Lighting Ceremony. Although over 2.5 millions people travel to witness this event, the special and traditional part of it really takes place at home. Decorating and preparing for the holidays is not only fun and exiciting, but most imporantly - memorable. And that's what we

By: Staff Report It's one of those things that we as mothers rarely think about. We simply do what we do, because it's what we have to do and that's that. It's easy to feel hopeless and overwhelmed, and like you've done the bare minimum to get through the day. Beside the pile of laundry, you would like a better job, probably even continue your education, and your

By: Staff Report Today's post should be a simple one to follow, but it's one of those "easier said than done" type of tips. However, having an appreciation towards life begins with loving yourself. This is one of the most important lessons that we can demonstrate/show our children, especially our daughters. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast augmentation, nose reshaping and liposuction were the top

By: Staff Report You just have to love and appreciate them. We're talking about your husband, mother, father, aunt, uncle, cousins, step-relatives and everyone else that happens to be sitting around the table. [caption id="attachment_2414" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Photograph by Simona Balint"][/caption] We often tend to overlook these great people. But if look closely, you'll find something more than the similar features and strong resemblance. You'll find a support system like

By: Ashley Haugen Ahhh, the pacifier, the great divider of modern parents. To use one? To not use one? Is it really a question? Surprisingly, yes. And pacifiers are every bit as debatable as whether or not to breastfeed. They're sort of like a drug: once you give one to your baby, she's hooked. And once Baby's hooked ... well, we've all seen 5-year-olds walking around with a

By: Shelia West We've all heard the old saying, "Spare the rod and spoil the child." But is that true? Isn't punishment of any kind enough to deter children from repeating offenses? And the answer is: Yes. Most children will react to any form of punishment. Whether it is time out, a loss of television or favorite toy, or a spanking, most children do learn not to

By: Crystal Cook A woman’s body is made to carry children. The question is, how many? If we look to nature, we find the chance of conceiving natural quadruplets is 1 in 730,000. Now, with fertility treatments and in vitro fertilization, it is more common. Does nature give us the magic number? Any pregnancy has inherent risks, but when there are three or more fetuses, those risks