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Explore dozens of ways to tackle the most challenging aspects of motherhood—from
what you can expect during the first year of their lives to how to teach your
high schooler to save money, we've got tips that help make things easier.
Jenny McCarthy brings us a story of "mom courage" unlike any you've ever seen. More...
Oprah Radio host Peter Walsh talks with Laura Lowell, editor of 42 Rules for Working Moms. More...
When her son Peter was killed on a hijacked plane on 9/11, Sally Goodrich concluded that life as she knew it was over. But then she found a new mission: building schools in, of all places, the harsh, violence-ridden land of Afghanistan. More...
Oprah Radio host Dr. Maya Angelou talks with callers who share heartfelt stories about their moms. More...
Before you find yourself wound too tight, count on these tips for a welcomed stress relief! More...
Amanda Robb writes about so-called "helicopter parents" and the Supermom phenomenon in O, The Oprah Magazine. More...
Gather up family and friends and create a baby shower that promises laughter, joy and meaningful moments. More...
Actress Jenny McCarthy continues her fight for autism awareness and safer options for parents. Plus, her partner, Jim Carrey, discusses love and family. More...
Monica lost her limbs to a rare infection, but she never lost sight of what was important to her: family. Jenny McCarthy meets an inspirational mom. More...
Being a mom is one of the toughest jobs in the world. See how some mothers are doing it. More...
Meet a group of mothers who never stopped for their children, no matter the odds against them. Let their stories inspire you. More...
Looking for advice on what to cook for kids, how to handle teenagers or when to discipline your child? Connect with a community of mothers on the message boards. More...
Oprah Radio host Rabbi Shmuley Boteach shares his rules for getting your children to listen and pay attention while you speak. More...
Men's Health magazine ranks the worst foods for kids and offers healthier alternatives. More...
This exercise from Yvonne and Rich Dutra-St. John is also called I'm Angry That. More...
Being a parent of a teen who is overweight can be very difficult. Here are some tips to help. More...
Thanks to an Olympic coach and some full-throttle training, Veronica Chambers is on track to be fitter than ever before. More...
Estee Lauder spokeswoman and former model Dawn Russell talks about how parents can mentor their teenage girls. More...
Author Sandra Magsamen shares ways to get closer to your family by simply turning off the television and tuning in to the people you love. More...
Moms talk about how they raise their children and care for their marriages. More...
Oprah says this show is a must-see for every parent. More...
Tina Zahn appeared to be an ordinary wife and mother, but inside she struggled with a depression that nearly claimed her life. More...
Through her mother's courage, Damba was able to flee Sierra Leone for a better life in America. Before she left, rebels had cut off her hand and her mother's hand. More...
Advice for parents of teenagers. More...
Priscilla Dunstan, a mom from Australia with a special gift, says she's unlocked the secret language of babies! More...
Information on keeping children safe from vitamin overdose. More...
Writer Lisa Kogan discusses her time as a mother. More...
Writer Sheila Kohler discusses her experience as the mother of a deaf child. More...
Actress Holly Robinson Peete and former NFL star Rodney Peete reflect on their relationship. More...
Cookbook author Nina Simonds on how to get everyone fed well without falling back on frozen meals or turning into a short-order cook. More...
According to a recent survey from the Work and Family Institute, 60 percent of working parents feel considerable conflict between work responsibilities and time spent at home. More...
Can you indulge your kids and still teach them to be responsible about money? Jean Chatzky shows you how. More...
Mothers in the beauty business offer their best beauty advice for their daughters. More...
Mothers in the beauty business offer their best beauty advice for their daughters. More...
Oprah Radio host Jean Chatzky talks with Ellen Galinsky of the Families and Work Institute about parenting and flextime. More...
Now's the time to create memories and traditions that will last a lifetime. More...
An allowance can be a great money management tool if done properly. Let Jean Chatzky help you establish one for your child! More...
Keep morning mayhem to a minimum and get out the door faster! More...
Twelve ways to keep you in their good graces. More...
Martha Beck explains that arguing in relationships can be healthy if boundaries are set. More...
Interviews with mothers and their daughters about what they've taught each other More...
Learn how to put together a keepsake box for your family. More...
Overcome your insecurities about reentering the job market after taking time off to raise a family. More...
Oprah Radio host Rabbi Shmuley Boteach shares his eight rules for fighting fairly in a marriage. More...
Moms featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show are back to blog and take your questions at Oprah.com. More...
Quiz designed to assess someone's stress level and provide suggestions for managing and relieving stress. More...
Are you dreading giving "the talk"? Did you try already, but aren't sure if you actually got through? Take the quiz to see if you're approaching your daughter in the right way. More...
Read an excerpt about reinventing modern motherhood and getting a grip on judgment. More...
Moms are finally breaking their silence! Mothers open up about the struggles, triumphs and laugh-out-loud moments of parenting. Plus, In the Motherhood's Cheryl Hines on her mom discoveries. More...
Get the 10 questions you need to ask your teens about their relationships. More...
Have you had the talk with your kids yet? Dr. Laura Berman explains why it's more important than ever to start a conversation about sex with your kids. More...
Connect with moms in online support groups, swap parenting advice with mommies facing the same challenges you are. Find ways to make time for yourself and learn great parenting solutions. More...
What was the moment that the light went on for you? Share your own O Mom Moment videos with other mothers! More...
Moms featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show answer your questions! More...
The stunning survey showing, among other things, that mothers who communicate a positive attitude toward sex have daughters who make wise choices. We promise--you'll be glad we had this little chat. More...
Terri Apter, PhD, a University of Cambridge researcher and leading authority on mothers and teen girls, offers a four-point plan to improve your next conversation. More...
Two families. One is short on time, the other is short on money. Can they still eat well? More...
Just days after burying their sons, two moms meet on our stage. Then, at 13 years old, he says he can't make it anymore. An emergency intervention you need to see. More...
Oprah Radio host Jean Chatzky talks with Wendy Sachs, author of How She Really Does It, about balancing work and motherhood. More...
Blogger Stephanie Nielson talks about the terrifying plane crash that left her with burns on more than 80 percent of her body. How she and her family are coping. More...
Rabbi Shmuley shares advice for new moms. More...
Dr. Angelou talks about her own mother and shares her thoughts on motherhood. More...
Sue thought she was coming in for an Oprah Show makeover. The look she got was nothing like she expected! More...
Heidi Krupp shares her experiences and emotions while trying to get pregnant using in vitro fertilization. More...
Spiritual teacher Elizabeth Lesser describes her experience as a first-time grandmother. More...
At age 43, Heidi Krupp-Lisiten has tried for years to get pregnant. Now she finds herself in a fertility treatment center in Las Vegas, praying for the best. More...
Oprah's resident MD, Mehmet Oz, shares his most effective tips for improving your family's health. More...
Comedian Rosie O'Donnell starts the second chapter of her life with a new love, a new career and a new appreciation of her authentic self. Why she divorced her partner. More...
Dr. Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen give tips to pregnant women on how to relieve and prevent morning sickness and nausea. More...
Dr. Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen answer five common questions about pregnancy from the pages of YOU: Having a Baby. More...
Dr. Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen say reading to unborn babies can help them learn their mothers' voices and facilitate bonding. More...
Dr. Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen share eight strategies to help pregnant women get comfortable enough to fall asleep and stay asleep. More...
Dr. Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen share the major offending toxins that pregnant woman are advised to avoid. More...
Get a rundown of the optimal daily amounts of key nutrients you should have in a prenatal vitamin to support a healthy pregnancy and grow a healthy baby. More...
It's an adage as old as time, not to mix business with pleasure. But if you ask performance artist Yoko Ono, that's not what happened when she agreed to co-produce her latest album with her son, Sean Lennon. More...
Early in her struggles with infertility, Hope Firsel took an honest look at the journey ahead of her and realized she had a choice to make. More...
Her eighth attempt to get pregnant by in vitro fertilization has left Heidi Krupp-Lisiten to wait for test results. More...
Evelyn Resh stands behind first lady Michelle Obama's Initiative to Fight Childhood Obesity with simple steps to educating your daughter. More...
If you're tempted to swoop in and save your child instead of letting a life lesson be learned, Lian Dolan says to first try these three steps. More...
Lian Dolan lists the key friends every mom needs in order to get from Monday to Friday in one piece. More...
Every mother wants her teenage daughter to be surrounded by fun-loving friendships, as long as they're healthy. Evelyn Resh tells you how to mind the dividing line between being cool and being on of the Mean Girls. More...
Interventionist Brad Lamm speaks with author and speaker Jodee Blanco about how to recognize bullying and stop it from happening to your children. More...
RealAge pediatrician Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg lists the seven ways she protects her own family from toxic chemicals like PBA found in plastic containers. More...
It's not just kids who drag themselves to the end of the school year. Parents feel the pain too. Lian Dolan blogs about the symptoms of MESS and how to combat it in your house. More...
Every mom needs a variety of friends in her momtourage, whether it's the "life coach" friend, the friend who makes you laugh or the ear-to-the-ground friend, to name a few. More...
Evelyn Resh addresses your fears and shares some solid strategies for how to handle your teenage daughter with grace while waiting for her to grow up. More...
Actress and philanthropist Elizabeth Berkley shares ways to get your daughter to open up about what's happening in her life. More...
Lian Dolan lists her seven rules to live by when planning a child's birthday party. More...
Even the busiest parents can get involved in the classroom without spending time they don't have or stretching themselves too thin. The secret is knowing which small-scale ideas have a big impact. More...
Go inside the mind of a teacher to discover what parents should and shouldn't do to make the most of the school year. More...
Who should you know at your child's school besides the teacher? Take a look at a list of the key people who can help you make the most of the school year. More...
Help your child have a successful school year with a simple list of back-to-school dos and don'ts from teachers and child development professionals across the country. More...
The transition from summer fun to school year can be a tough one. Get back into the swing of things with these simple tips for you and your kids. More...
The Mommy Docs reveal how being in good shape before you get pregnant will reduce your risk of a complicated pregnancy. More...
Oprah teams up with designer extraordinaire Nate Berkus to give Monica Jorge and her family the surprise of a lifetime. More...
Attention mothers of sons: Women of the future are counting on you. Valerie Monroe tells how to bring up a good, kind, happy, mindful, nongrunting husband-to-be. More...
Carving out a little solitude can make a world of difference. So go ahead - give yourself a break. More...
For the overscheduled, under-rested average American female, experts swear there are ways to make more time for yourself. More...
Do Chinese parents know the secret to raising high-achieving kids? More...
It all comes down to a simple trick - charting your weight. More...
O's fashion department rounded up a selection of their favorite items for Mom. More...
These 17 time-savers and organizational tips can help simplify your mornings and get out the door faster. More...
After the show on May 1, 2009, audience member Tommy stood up and shared a story that Oprah's been telling ever since. Find out how Tommy whooped his childhood bully with a pink Cinderella lunch box. More...
After several books, four kids, and a few marriages, Abigail Thomas gets back in the saddle. More...
After years of judging her looks, Valerie Monroe finally figures out a way to end the competition. More...
The most organized mom bloggers we know let us in on their fall must-dos, from stocking supplies to getting into lunch lady mode. More...
A child psychologist offers some smart, doable strategies for handling the more atypical pals. More...
She's been a stand-up comic, a veejay, an actress, and a talk show host - and with her upcoming show on OWN, she's giving that last one a whole new spin. Now the mother of four opens up to Oprah about life after divorce, what turning 50 will mean to her, and how great it feels to have to wait for a table. More...
Here are new ways to eat leftovers, inspiration from a Rubik's Cube and other ideas for delicious brown-bag cuisine that'll please everyone. More...
How to make sure your assets pass to your loved ones exactly as you want—with the fewest possible hassles, taxes and delays More...
Try seven sweets from a new cookbook that are as straightforward or unusual as you want them to be. Peanut butter snickerdoodles, anyone? More...
She worships her baby. Other people's children? Not so much. More...
A French cooking legend, a Brooklyn egg cream guru and other pros come right to your kitchen to deliver essential advice. More...
All messes can be blamed on at least one little technical flaw in your organizing system. Find out where your clutter comes from. More...
Families that want to get schooled on the smart way to finance a degree should consider these rules. More...
Author Elizabeth Strout on the boundless love for a child. More...
Poet Sharon Olds shares a poem from her book One Secret Thing. More...
The parent-babysitter relationship can sometimes feel like one big guilt trip. Here are six ways to make it simpler. More...
If you're sending a card this year but aren't quite sure what to write, borrow a phrase (or two, or three...) from a few famous writers who know a little something about motherhood. More...
Give Mom what she really deserves: a nice, relaxing day off. More...
In the Galapagos, a tidal wave threatens David Whyte. Thousands of miles away, his mother has an uncanny dream. More...
Just because I'm older, bigger, and more powerful than my four-year-old daughter, does that mean I get to lord it over the kid? Joan Feeney ponders power and responsibility. More...
Your mother sends you articles about local bear sightings and premature quintuplets. Your father mails bulletins on faulty toaster ovens and the cost of home heating. Julie Klam and Jancee Dunn examine the dear, perplexing phenomenon of the family clipping service. More...
Jim Shepard, author of You Think That’s Bad, honors the kind of mothers who never, ever hold back, especially when it comes to love, yelling and dandelion sandwiches. More...
Caitlin Shetterly, author of Made for You and Me, on six things we talk about when we talk about having one more baby. More...
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