My husband is trying to force me to have my MIL in the room while I give birth

My husband is trying to force me to have my MIL in the room while I give birth

Having the right people on your birth team can make or break the entire birth experience. It’s stressful and painful, and while some people want their whole family to share in the joy of the moment, others would rather have a select few in the room with them. For Pippa and Tim, the countdown has … Read more

Exclusive | Is your college-bound teenager ‘fouling the nest’? How to behave when they act like ‘rabid a-holes’

Exclusive | Is your college-bound teenager 'fouling the nest'? How to behave when they act like 'rabid a-holes'

Like most mothers of high school seniors, Kerry Barto was proud but petrified at the thought of her 18-year-old son, Conor, leaving the nest for college. However, in the months leading up to his departure last fall, the New York native mother of three noticed a change in her middle son. Her sweet child, now … Read more

Humor makes you a better parent, Penn State experts say: ‘It’s very effective’

Humor makes you a better parent, Penn State experts say: 'It's very effective'

Raising children is no joke – but good parents tell them anyway. Lots of love and even more laughter: that’s the not-so-secret recipe parents should follow to create great, long-lasting relationships with their children, according to new findings from Penn State University. “Humor can teach people cognitive flexibility, relieve stress, and promote creative problem-solving and … Read more