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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...
Oprah Radio host Rabbi Shmuley Boteach shares his rules for getting your children to listen and pay attention while you speak. More...
Teach your child the lessons that will last a lifetime. Suze Orman and Dan Kadlec have the advice every parent needs to know about talking to their kids about money. More...
Men's Health magazine ranks the worst foods for kids and offers healthier alternatives. More...
Being a parent of a teen who is overweight can be very difficult. Here are some tips to help. More...
Oprah Radio host Dr. Mehmet Oz talks with Tanya Wenman Steel and Tracey Seaman, authors of Real Food for Healthy Kids, about how to make sure your baby's first foods are healthy. More...
Thanks to an Olympic coach and some full-throttle training, Veronica Chambers is on track to be fitter than ever before. More...
Moms talk about how they raise their children and care for their marriages. More...
Writer Lisa Kogan discusses her time as a mother. More...
Learn the most common reasons babies cry and how to soothe them. More...
Can you indulge your kids and still teach them to be responsible about money? Jean Chatzky shows you how. More...
Try some of these homemade mother's day gift ideas to show your mom how much you care. 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...
Overcome your insecurities about reentering the job market after taking time off to raise a family. More...
An excerpt from 'Good-Enough Mother,' a book on coping with the stresses of modern motherhood by René Syler. More...
Quiz designed to assess someone's stress level and provide suggestions for managing and relieving stress. 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...
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...
Be the best mother you can be! Advice for raising babies, toddlers and teenagers, and even some ideas for mom to pamper herself. 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...
Dr. Geoffrey Sher explains three common causes of infertility. More...
Jean Chatzky helps you crunch the numbers to see if you are financially secure enough to stop working and stay at home with your children. More...
Understand why it's important for mothers to be close to their daughters, but not so close that they call each other best friends. More...
Halfway through my wife's pregnancy, we had to make our first big decision as parents-to-be. Should we find out our unborn baby's sex? More...
Get the advice you need to make educated decisions about which childcare provider best fits your child's needs. More...
Every parent of a boy will face the same question: Should we circumcise our son? 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...
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...
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...
Sandra Magsamen shares 14 activities for the first two weeks of her I'm Making It program, helping people live better, happier lives. More...
Sandra Magsamen shares 14 activities for the third and fourth weeks of her I'm Making It program, helping people live better, happier lives. 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...
On Mother's Day, time together is the best present. Socializing expert Allana Baroni shares her fun and creative ways to make mom feel extra-special this year. 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...
Sandra Magsamen shares 14 activities for the fifth and sixth weeks of her I'm Making It program, helping people turn their dreams into reality. More...
Sandra Magsamen shares 14 activities for the seventh and eighth weeks of her I'm Making It program, focusing on mentoring and playful fun. More...
Actress and philanthropist Elizabeth Berkley shares ways to get your daughter to open up about what's happening in her life. More...
Sandra Magsamen shares activities for the ninth and 10th weeks of her I'm Making It program, focusing on creativity and knowing yourself. 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...
Sandra Magsamen shares activities for the 11th and 12th weeks of her I'm Making It program, focusing on slowing down and embracing music. 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...
Sandra Magsamen shares activities for the 13th and 14th weeks of her I'm Making It program, focusing on eco-friendly living and filling each day with awe. 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...
Sandra Magsamen shares activities for the 15th and 16th weeks of her I'm Making It program, focusing on laughter, play and kindness. More...
Is getting enough sleep for you and your kids an elusive dream? RealAge's pediatric health expert has the answer to better nights ahead. More...
Sandy Gluck shares ideas for delicious elementary, middle, junior high and senior high school lunches. More...
The Mommy Docs reveal how being in good shape before you get pregnant will reduce your risk of a complicated pregnancy. More...
Whatever your morning holds, there's a nutritious breakfast to meet your needs. Each of these delicious morning meals (except one decadent sandwich) has 355 calories or less. More...
Aches. Pains. Gashes. Sprains. Are your ready for anything? Here are four checklists to help you equip every corner of the house. More...
The Mommy Docs dispel the myths about the correct way to sleep when you're pregnant. 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...
We know she can be hard to shop for, so we've found titles from all
types of genres that make great gifts for Mother's Day, her birthday and
anytime of the year. 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...
Some daughters inherit their mother's cheekbones. Laura Fraser inherited an audacious I-can-do-that spirit. And then there was her grandmother.... More...
After years of judging her looks, Valerie Monroe finally figures out a way to end the competition. More...
Our bodies are steadfast companions. No matter what, they never leave us. Don't we owe them some consideration in return? Stretch out somewhere comfortable and muse upon your relationship with your physical self. 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...
You could just open a bag of chips...or you could whip up any one of these spur-of-the-moment, homemade party snacks. 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...
Peter Walsh invites O into his California weekend home to share the genius rules he and his partner live by and to help make your spring cleaning easier than ever. More...
Try these appetizers, sides, mains and desserts that are a snap to make ahead, easy to throw in a car and guaranteed to wow the crowd. 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...
Avocados are smooth, creamy, and good for you, to boot. Chef Eric Williams of Momocho in Cleveland shares seven ways to eat more of them, with inventive variations from his stellar guacamole menu. 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...
These salads and pasta dishes were made to be thrown into a big bowl and brought to a picnic or barbecue for everyone to share. More...
How a mother's bequest taught her daughter to think differently about writing. More...
We've got a passel of inspired ideas from interior designers to help you make the most of this often-overlooked space. More...
Columnist Leigh Newman looks at a few crucial lows that ensure we'll reach the higher, more glory-filled peaks. More...
Bring the elegance of the indoors to the wonders of the outdoors with these simple decorating ideas. More...
Desperate for some spa-grade R&R but short on money and time, Lisa Kogan lights a candle, cues up the Enya and starts slathering. More...
At a certain point, everybody needs an guidebook. Columnist Leigh Newman reveals her most helpful no-nos and yes-yeses. More...
Before her son leaves home, one mother is teaching him how to run one. More...
One happy mom, at home with two small children, explains why some “helpful” comments are actually not so helpful. More...
An airtight house might benefit your heating bill, but it can wreak havoc on your health. More...
Eight interior decorators share their best low-budget, high-impact ways to upgrade the most popular room in the house. More...
The author of the brilliant and big-hearted novel about marriage, Love Is a Canoe, tells us what our better halves are really thinking. More...
Peter Walsh offers his easy steps for a successful playroom purge. More...
Four sisters, all writers (not just the one we know best) came of age in the shadow of a complicated, talented, hard-drinking mother. It wasn't easy, but it made them who they are. More...
Facebook's COO opens up about her boss (he's almost 15 years younger), her marriage (he does 50 percent of the housework), and how she gathered her courage to become a bold new voice for women. More...
Design wizard Xorin Balbes's eight easy steps for making where you live the ultimate expression of you. More...
And we’re not just talking brownies and chocolate-chip cookies (though we’ve found some amazing recipes for those, too). More...
We all know those folks who, even after years together, still can't seem to get enough of each other. Here are five habits of the happiest pairs. More...
Some meals only improve with age, as anyone who's eaten leftovers with the fridge door open knows. More...
A celebration of those little moments of grace we'd like to belatedly inherit...and the talents we never mastered (because she didn't know how). More...
And you won't find any of them on a greeting card. More...
Peter Walsh helps an O staffer conquer her clutter to make room for her mom. More...
Foodist author Darya Pino Rose started eating healthily while living as a grad student in San Francisco, one of the most expensive cities in the country. Here's how she did it. More...
The singer-songwriter—who's now touring with a reunited Fleetwood Mac—fills in a few blanks. More...
Okay, technically it's a color group, jewel tones, but no matter your age, ethnicity or style, these vivid hues will make you look radiant. More...
Here, just in time for Mother's Day, a few matriarchs worth buttering popcorn for. More...
Lisa Kogan--O writer and author of the book Someone Will Be with You Shortly--shares her thrive guide to life after 50. More...
O's editor at large shares what she's loving this month. More...
Making the most of the place you rest your head at night: These interior designers reveal how to get it looking its best—for less. More...
40 unforgettable movie moms who stole our hearts... and innocence... and a daughter's boyfriend or two. More...
The Morning Joe cohost, whose new book, Obsessed: America's Food Addiction and My Own, is out this month, talks shopping sprees and the pony she'll never forget. More...
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