Family and Marriage

Adoption is an important issue for moms, from the decision to adopt to deciding how to adopt to surviving the various adoption red tape. Get tips and advice on adoption.

Adoption editor: Dianna Brodine

Hey, moms deserve great beauty and fashion, too, even if they are facing all the hectic pace and challenges of motherhood. Get tips on raising eyebrows while raising kids with the Type-A Mom Beauty and Fashion tips and advice.

Beauty and Fashion editor: Katja Presnal

There are many reasons, both for mom and for baby, to breastfeed. Breastfeeding, however, can be tricky to master. Get breastfeeding tips, breastfeeding advice, learn how to get a good start to breastfeeding, find out about increasing breast milk, and more.

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Child development is one of the most important issues for moms. It can be crucial to know what development milestones your child should meet, but then it's also important to understand that every child develops differently. Find tips and advice on understanding and helping with child development.

Child Development editor: Amy Lupold Bair

Maintaining a healthy weight is important for all adults, but it is especially crucial for parents to serve as good role models for their children. Find tips and advice for dieting, losing weight, healthy eating, and having a positive relationship with food here.

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Get tips on everything techy to help you juggle your busy mom life, network with others like you, and keep your family and business going strong. Technology is always changing and there is much out there to be used to your advantage.

Family Technology editor: Kris Cain

Family vacations are a chance to get away from the daily stay-at-home, daycare, school and work grind. They provide a chance to bond with spouses and kids. Here are tips on surviving and thriving on family vacations.

Family vacation editor: Apryl Chapman Thomas

Housecleaning can seem like an impossible beast. With kids around, it isn't always easy for moms to maintain a clean home or keep the clutter monster under control. Get tips to help moms with housekeeping, managing home, cleaning, keeping organized and shopping.

Housekeeping Editor: Theresa Lansberry  

Holidays with kids are a great time for family to connect, whether it's through activities with the kids or simply enjoying special time together. Here are tips and articles on holidays with kids, whether it's ways to survive holiday stress or ideas for Christmas gifts.

Holidays with Kids editor: Candy Cook

The life of a mom is hectic and demanding. It's important to take a break for some mom time, just for mom. Get tips on relaxation, living in the mom moment and other ways to reconnect and recharge.

Just for Mom editor: Jenny Ingram

Kids crafts and activities are not just a way to entertain children, but these projects help children learn and hone their creativity. Better yet, doing crafts and activities with your kids is a wonderful way to bond and connect. You don't even need to be a crafty mom! Here are some tips, projects, crafts and ideas for keeping the kids (and mom) entertained.

Kids Crafts and Activities editor: Shannan Powell

Mom finances and budgets are a crucial part of the life of a mom. No matter what your income level is, it can be tricky to feed, clothe and care for children while balancing your checkbook. Here are tips on mom finances and budgets, and ways to live an enjoyable frugal mom lifestyle.

Mom Finances and Budgets editor: Laurie Mapp

Potty Training is a topic that no mom can avoid. We all must face the challenge of convincing our offspring that using the toilet is better that a diaper.

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Safety and health is the most crucial issue related to parenting for most moms. Whether it's preventing SIDS with your infant, the latest product recalls, keeping a curious toddler safe around your pool, or ensuring your teen avoids the childhood obesity trend, Type-A Mom provides tips and advice from real moms on the safety and health of your children and family. 

Mom Finances and Budgets editor: Terri Forehand

Parenting special needs children is a unique, exciting and challenging experience. Find tips on various conditions, how to handle rude questions from strangers and even family, as well as basic tips from fellow moms of special needs children.

Special Needs Moms editor: Tina Cruz