In those first few sleep-deprived months of your child’s life, it seems like he or she is judged based on one thing: sleep habits. It’s almost instinctive to ask a new parent how the baby is sleeping, perhaps as a way of commiserating with those who are walking zombies thanks to a baby that simply doesn’t sleep. Many parents turn to sleep training as a way to transition their baby into their crib and into more normal sleep patterns. But, does sleep training really work? Read more about Sleep Training: Is It Right for You?

If you work at home or stay at home with young kids, you might spend your days trying to keep the little ones entertained. By bedtime, you're exhausted. After all, how many times a day can you sing nursery rhymes, play with toys, and tackle a crying spell? Getting out of the house and making new friends might be the key to preserving your sanity. Read more about Bored? Join a Playgroup

Life with kids is busy, whether you're caring for an infant 24 hours a day or balancing the school and extracurricular schedules of high schoolers. Throw in taking care of the house and working, and your day is full, perhaps too full. Exercising, then, might get pushed to the back burner as you juggle multiple tasks. Finding a way to stay in shape while being a mom is important, however.