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Parenthood

Lauren Graham Talks Dating Peter Krause, Her Onscreen Brother

Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

Lauren Graham is dating her 'Parenthood' brother, Peter Krause, and she opens up about their relationship in the October issue of Redbook (via People)...

The Inevitable 'Terrible Twos'

Meredith C. Carroll | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Meredith C. Carroll

When I was pregnant I postulated that any kid born to me would be the exception to all the classic pratfalls of childhood.

Life's Sturdy Pilings: Stiltsville by Susanna Daniel

Nina Sankovitch | Posted 05.25.2011 | Books
Nina Sankovitch

In her debut novel, Stiltsville, Susanna Daniel uses lyrical story-telling to relate profound truths about the attachments we form in life.

Art Before Life: Questioning the Parenthood Question

Sonya Chung | Posted 05.25.2011 | Books
Sonya Chung

"Will I regret it if I don't?" strikes me as the most fraught and least productive of all the questions.

Parenting: An Endless Workout

April Rudin | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
April Rudin

The regimen of the treadmill is similar to the regimen of parenting.

Sunday Bloody Sunday (Happy Mother's Day!)

Annie Spiegelman | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Annie Spiegelman

We have a two-year-old son who is best described as a perpetual motion machine. We are his parents.

Interfaith Families: Can You Be Jewish and Christian at the Same Time?

Kate Fridkis | Posted 05.25.2011 | Religion
Kate Fridkis

There are very, very few formal, organizational options for Jewish/Christian families who want to expose their children to both traditions. I tend to come down on the side of "the more options, the better."

Are You the 'Favorite Parent' in Your Household?

Dr. Ellen Libby | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Dr. Ellen Libby

The parent who children prefer may vary by the moment or by a time of life, or be fixed to one parent for most of a lifetime.

PBS's 'This Emotional Life': What Are Parents Really Juggling?

Dr. Thomas Bradbury | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Dr. Thomas Bradbury

Parents unquestionably revel in times of great delight, yet these times are leavened with, and even overwhelmed by, tension, disputes, worry and even outright anger.

Love Learned

Tina Traster | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Tina Traster

Children afflicted with Reactive Attachment Disorder thrive on chaos and upheaval. It gives them a feeling of control, yet they stay at an emotional distance, which is what they want.

Licensing to Love for Parents and Wannabes

Dr. Cara Barker | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Dr. Cara Barker

Help me understand. You and I need to earn a license to drive our cars, right? We need a license to marry. You need a license to operate a restaura...

Does Hurting My Child Make Me A Bad Mother?

Maggie Lamond Simone | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Maggie Lamond Simone

I'm not a perfect mom, but I always thought I was a good one. Then one day I broke my daughter's leg.

Dream a Little Dream: Positive Ways to Guide Your Child's Future

Cristina Carlino | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Cristina Carlino

It's been said that every child is one special being placed on earth to accomplish something remarkable. So why do we parents sometimes project our own goals onto our little ones?

Live Like Your Kids Are Watching

Susan Stiffelman | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Susan Stiffelman

It's easy to espouse wise counsel when things are going well. But the truth is, the way we handle the curve balls matters most. Because the truth is, we aren't raising children; we're raising adults.

Despite Age Discrimination, There Is Still Beauty in the World

Macy Gray | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Macy Gray

There are over 40 million women, in the United States alone, in their 30s, 40s and beyond, that are starving to be musically inspired and lyrically represented.

10 Coping Tactics for New Parents

Joel Schwartzberg | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Joel Schwartzberg

Do you remember what you were told being a new parent would be like? Your childless friends and family said having a baby would be endlessly blissful...

When Words Fail Us: The Love of Parent and Child

Susan Smalley, Ph.D. | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Susan Smalley, Ph.D.

I was reminded of the inadequacy of words at my friend's house last week. He has a son with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). There is no cure for DMD.

A Parent's Guide to Unplugging and Recharging

Tom Matlack | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Tom Matlack

This author's touchstone of faith, unplugging and serenity has always been physical contact with his kids.

God Bless You, Josh Ritter

Sally Thorner | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Sally Thorner

My husband left the Josh Ritter show early, but I stayed until the end -- not only because I was actually enjoying the concert, but because, for two hours, I had my son back.

Practice Babies? Parenthood, For Practice, Ten Mothers At A Time: The Story Behind 'The Irresistible Henry House'

Lisa Grunwald | Posted 05.25.2011 | Books
Lisa Grunwald

Starting in the early 20th century, home economics programs around the country used real babies to teach mothering skills to college students.

"Life Unexpected": A Quiet Freshman Gem on The CW

Ed Martin | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Ed Martin

Unlike virtually all of the other shows on the CW, this one has an uncommonly ambitious storyline as its foundation and characters with so many layers to them it could take years to peel them all away.

NBC, Boys & Girls Club Team To Promote Parenthood Project

AP | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media

LOS ANGELES — For a good cause, NBC stars including Amy Poehler and Peter Krause and anchorman Brian Williams are weighing in on what parenthood...

Things My Developmentally Disabled Daughter Has Taught Me About Life...

Ruth Akers | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Ruth Akers

Dance in the bus line, dance with your baby doll, dance when you watch TV, dance for the company, dance when you're happy, dance when you're angry, dance in the cart when your mom tells you to sit down...

What's on TV, Mom?

Amy Nebens and Jara Negrin | Posted 05.25.2011 | Media
Amy Nebens and Jara Negrin

We've previewed, pored over, and pondered the latest TV offerings so we can reveal the best shows to watch with your offspring and which are the best ones to stay up for after they're tucked in to bed.

A Christmas Tail

Charlotte Safavi | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Charlotte Safavi

Like millions of other pet owners, I have bought my spoiled pet a special Christmas present. This year, 52% of pet owners plan to buy gifts for their pets. In spite of the economy, our beloved animals are living large.