Relatives
The Real Reason Your In-Laws Don't Want You (and Your Baby) to Visit
Got a mule handy? Great! Because here's what one of the parenting magazines suggests you take along ...Read more
The van der Sloot Syndrome: When Moms Go Cold
It's been a tough week for Joran van der Sloot -- and not because he seems to have officially come ...Read more
Your Baby's Name Is Not a Battleground
Last time, I wrote about the desperate need for baby name manners among strangers. Today, I'd like ...Read more
Help! My Sister's Wild Kids Are Coming to Visit!
Dear AdviceMama,
My sister, a single mom, is coming to visit this summer for 10 days, and her ...Read more
Is the Name I Love "Taken"?
I have always loved the name Jack, so when I got pregnant I chose Jack as a boy's name. My ...Read more
Child's Tantrums Wearing Us Out!
Dear AdviceMama,
Our 4-year-old great grandson has yelling, screaming tantrums if he does not ...Read more
Children Raised By Relatives Suffer Health Risks
Children living with family members other than their parents are at an increased risk for health ...Read more
Creating a Will, Choosing Guardianship is a Must for Parents
Creating a will is something all parents should do. Credit: lrargerich, Flickr
The baby has ...Read more
Will a Namesake Bring Back Bad Memories?
Should I use a family name that's tied to a tragic memory for everyone? My mom's sister Cora was ...Read more
If You Don't Have Kids, Can You Give Parents Advice?
After a long day at Disneyland, Ann's brother and sister-in-law put their 5- and 6-year-olds to bed ...Read more
How Many Names is Too Many?
I really want to name our soon-to-be daughter after my grandmother or my husband's grandmother. But ...Read more
