1. Parenting & Family

Parents' Needs

Often when a new baby comes home, he becomes the main focus and parents' needs get neglected. However, parents' health and wellness are vital to a happy home. Helpful insights on postpartum recovery, preserving personal relationships, and father's role are discussed.

Best and Worst Baby Advice

It seems everyone out there loves to give a little baby advice from time to time. What is the best or worst advice you have gotten from people?See submissions

About.com Baby Parenting Message Board

Parenting Message Boards are a great resource for moms and dads to get in touch with other people from all over the world about common parenting concerns. Our forum focuses on babies within the first year of life.

New Mom Gifts - New Mom Gifts to Give

Did you receive a new-mom gift that wowed you? Or perhaps you pampered a new mom in a way that left her gushing? Toss out your ideas for the perfect gifts for new moms.

Fabulous Fathers' Gifts

Here are some some suggestions for fathers' gifts. Surprise the new dad.

8 Gift Ideas for New Moms

Whether it was 9 long (but certainly worth it) months of carrying her baby or if it was possibly an even longer wait for adoption, the new mother deserves a bit of pampering and affection when the baby finally arrives. Shower the mom with a little bit of personal attention with one of these gift ideas.

Parents Should be Lovers - Keep Your Lust for One Another Alive

Suggestions on how to sustain intimacy in marriage.

How to Have a Happy Marriage When You're Busy Parenting

Sometimes when you have children, the relationship with your significant other can take a back seat. Here are some ways to make sure this relationship.

Ideas for Cheap Dates - Budget-Wise Date Ideas for Parents

Suggestions for ways to enjoy cheap dates between spouses.

Tips for New Dads to Help Babies Sleep - Help the Whole Family Sleep

Support for father's on how to maximize sleep for the entire family.

Creativity Exercises for New Parents

Creativity exercises can be relaxing for new parents. Learn how the creativity exercises in "The Artistic Mother" can help you use photography, poetry, and mixed media to make art with pictures of your child.

Sexy Nursing Bras

Nursing bras don't have to be plain and boring. Here are several sexy nursing bras that not only function well but look fabulous and make you feel sexy.

5 Great Sleep Bras

Sleep bras provide comfort and support at night.

When People Judge Your Parenting Style

If you are a parent, more than likely you've come into contact with people who are quick to judge your parenting style. Wondering how you can handle or even diffuse negative judgements against your parenting choices, check out these suggestions.

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