Guest post by Chuck McCutcheon With Earth Day here, and summertime following after that, more attention will be paid to the problem of climate change. But even for adults, it can be a confusing topic. Too many Americans still don't... Continue reading

Truth Tuesday Guest post by Amy Rogers Nazarov The other day, someone stole my kindergartner's backpack off our front stoop. We'd walked home from school together, like we did every day. Upon arrival, Jake grabbed his crotch. "I have to... Continue reading

Guest post by Kim Kash Does your holiday season consist of rushing from craft fair to Christmas party to shopping mall to family gathering? Are you feeling overcommitted, overstimulated, and overstuffed? Then it's time to learn the fine art of... Continue reading

Family Friday Guest post by Charlotte Foreman, of BestChickLit.com. The majority of freelance writers need, to some degree, peace and quiet. So how do you achieve this when you have two school-age children, one preschooler and a husband who also... Continue reading

Work Wednesday Guest post by Wendy Levitt. Last month my daughter turned eleven. Of course, I celebrated her. Her birthday, her life, her friends. But I celebrated something else, too. Last month I celebrated my eleventh anniversary of motherhood. I... Continue reading

Family Friday Guest post by Donna A. Lewis, a doting aunt and mother to four-legged fur-balls Just before 5:00 am, three Saturdays ago, my phone rang. I dreaded answering the phone. I knew it was the veterinarian and I knew... Continue reading

Whatever Wednesday Guest post by Donna A. Lewis, a doting aunt and number one favorite babysitter I am an especially good candidate for being an Aunt. I was a child. I had parents. And I have grown up enough to... Continue reading

Family Friday Guest post by Donna A. Lewis, a doting aunt and number one favorite babysitter One day, when my niece M was three years old, we walked to the neighborhood playground together for some quality time. At that point... Continue reading

Work Wednesday The family summer schedule is already looking scary, with June a veritable swiss cheese of field days, graduation ceremonies, field trips, concerts and celebrations. CurrentMom took the opportunity to ask Laura Vanderkam, author of 168 Hours: You Have... Continue reading

Family Friday Guest post by Donna A. Lewis, a doting aunt and number one favorite babysitter A is for annoying. When you're not around, your kids are not annoying at all. I don't say this because they're related to me... Continue reading

Meal Monday Guest post by Stephanie Gallagher. Brunch. Smooth jazz. Freshly-brewed coffee. Porcelain cups with saucers - the kind that make pleasant clinking sounds when you pause to take a bite of your croissant. Intelligent conversation… OK, so that's my... Continue reading

Message Monday Guest post by Chiaki Kawajiri I was awoken by a friend’s phone call that day. “There was a big earthquake in Japan.” I tried to find out where it originated, then called my family and friends.The phone lines... Continue reading

Family Friday Guest post by JJ I remember hearing "She Works Hard For The Money" on a regular basis when I was about seven years old, when my mom had the song on her workout cassette. Yes, cassette. I'm not... Continue reading

Work Wednesday Guest post by Heidi Isenberg-Feig. If you were to ask me how I describe myself, in no particular order, I am: a mother, wife, doctor, sister, daughter, manager and friend. Each of these roles is first in line... Continue reading

Startup Sunday Guest Post by Caitlin Douglass It's the most wonderful time of the year, when two of the biggest holidays come around, and everyone is off from work and school. Well, maybe not everyone. If you still have a... Continue reading

Guest post by Jasmine Stephenson The prospect of starting a business is exciting, and many people are exploring their entrepreneur side. However, business success depends on answering a few honest, pointed questions before you plunge in headfirst. There are so... Continue reading

Startup Sunday Guest post by Vanessa Rhinesmith We know that as a business, big or small, fiscal capital is necessary to thrive and survive. How often do we stop to think about the importance of human capital? Are you looking... Continue reading

Sharing Saturday Guest post by Ahava Leibtag Photo by Silenceofnight via Flickr. On Tuesday I had one of those crazy days you dread as a mom, but are totally excited about as a woman trying to build a career. I... Continue reading