Perspectives
 
"How does she do it?" There's a Mama out there that inspires each one of us. And we've collected insights from just a few who know how to help enlighten your day–and change your outlook on life. Click below to read a featured article!
 

The Mama Life
Sacrifice & Balance
By Shawni Eyre Pothier

The word "sacrifice" sometimes tends to have a negative connotation to me. I'm not really sacrificing my better self to be there for my kids. I want to be there...read more
From the Editors
Resources: St. Patrick's Day
By Rebecca Delight

March 17th is around the corner… and we have your St. Patrick’s Day fun covered! We’ve gathered buckets ‘o resources to help you chase leprechauns, sing Irish songs and make...read more
Health and Fitness
Birth Experiences: A Rewarding Homebirth
By Marlise Smurthwaite

"My midwife encouraged me to come to a point where I could be at peace with whatever the outcome was. If I didn’t get to have a homebirth, as...read more
Home and Garden
Organizing the Gaming Mess
By Kelly Pratt

If the clutter created by your electronic games is anything but virtual, it’s time to take the bull by the controllers. If your Mario Party has gotten messy or you’re...read more
Create
Video Tutorial: DIY Mosaic Stepping Stones
By Emily Falconbridge

Learn to make tile mosaic stepping stones right along with Emily - the perfect project to help urge the arrival of Spring. ...read more
Mama's Kitchen
Busy Family Food: Smoothies
By Erin Oltmanns, Managing Editor

There is something about winter that leads me down the path or unbridled consumption of sweets and carbs......read more
Technology
Facebook's Orders of Magnitude of Change
By Anne Collier, NetFamilyNews.org

Latest Facebook update have you scratching your head? Anne Collier of NetFamilyNews.org gives us the low down. ...read more
Mama's Mix
A Valentine’s Day Dedication, “Ethan in my Heart”
By Erin Oltmanns, Managing Editor

Happy Valentine’s Day! Enjoy our final mix - a sweet dedication from a wife in love. ...read more
Mama's Money
5 Tax Tips All Parents Should Know

Surprising ways to maximize this year's return from Babytalk Magazine....read more
Mama Vote
Resources: Black History Month
By Rebecca Delight

Since February is “Black History Month,” we’d like to help you teach your family about the people and events from Black History. Check out our fun, interactive and motivating resources....read more
Green
The Top 10 Toxic Products You Don’t Need
By Janelle Sorensen, Healthy Child Healthy World

Here are ten toxic products, in no particular order, that you don’t need. And, once you read about them, you probably won’t want them either. ...read more
Give
Traditions: Giving Thanks
By Amy Allen Johnson, TodaysMama

Two of my favorite words are “Thank you.” But how to these words become an attitude of appreciation? As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, I’m eager to find a...read more
Dad's Perspective
Dad Reviews: New Moon
By Scott Duehlmeier

I have always loved everything to do with Vampires, in fact one of my earliest memories of watching TV was Morgan Freeman portraying Dracula on The Electric Company way back...read more
Back To School
MamaResources: Keeping Kids & Parents Involved in School
By Rebecca Delight

The hype of the new school year is beginning to wear off… is your child losing motivation in the classroom? And better yet, are you involved at their school? Here...read more
Career and Business
Believing Is Half the Battle
By Jenny Johnson

When people would tell me “believing is half the battle” I used to roll my eyes. But after weathering some storms in life I now believe that thinking positively can...read more