Marriage & Parenting
Former middle-class moms choose new identity label: 'Hard-working class'
Of women from households making less than $50,000, 77 percent no longer identify with the middle class
Michelle Lehnardt: No one can take me down; I'm the queen
Even the most novice chess player recognizes the most powerful piece in the game — the elegant, versatile queen. She moves powerfully across the board, influencing the moves of every other... Read more »
Mothers heal the world when they 'stand up'
In the two decades I have researched at the intersection of gender and security, I have come to realize that the love of mothers for their children is what keeps the whole world revolving. Read more »
Women helping women: How $2 can save mothers' and babies' lives in the developing world
Every year, 57 million women worldwide give birth without the help of trained health workers, circumstances in which risk of infection is extremely high and many mothers and babies die. A number of... Read more »
What mom really wants for Mother's Day, and tales of 'getting it right'
Flowers and jewelry are great, but what moms say they really crave is time off from laundry and cooking, shared activities, meaningful conversations and a chance to get to know each other differently. Read more »
A public sign only child victims can see
Child abuse public service announcements use lenticular technology to show children a way to get help. Read more »
Linda & Richard Eyre: Really celebrating Mother's Day
No mothers are perfect, but taken collectively they are a lot closer to perfection than any other grouping of human beings. And they are the most indispensible group of all. Read more »
'Unplugging' is discussed from Heber City to Singapore
Find it hard to discern between dinnertime and real time? Many people across the globe are choosing to unplug and have real life experiences instead. Read more »
New video: Life doesn't come with a manual; it comes with a mother
In honor of Mother's Day on May 12, a non-denominational video highlighting the important role mothers play is being shared on family- and faith-based websites, including LDS.org. Read more »
Mom's value in dollars dropped again, annual reckoning says
The annual Mother's Day reckoning that places mom's value in terms of real-world wages says her value has dropped for the third time, but it's still higher than most moms think, according to... Read more »
Learning to be a better mother because of infertility
For a solid year, I was just seconds away from the deepest feelings of despair, teary sadness, anger at the cruelty of this unfairness, inadequacy as a woman, shame that apparently something was... Read more »
Lia Collings: Motherhood is about teaching souls to fly
Lia Collings shares a realization about motherhood and its purpose from a painting titled "Teach These Souls to Fly" in this essay published in "Choosing Motherhood." Read more »
Motherhood and the Atonement
Motherhood provides a compelling parallel to the Atonement. The Savior relied on the similarities to explain the necessity of re-birth to salvation, and comparing the two provides enlightening... Read more »
Sucking on baby's pacifier may cut allergy risks
A recent study from Pediatrics suggests that parents who suck on their child's pacifier in order to clean it may reduce the risk of allergies. Read more »
LDS Church commentary: Society needs strong families
Drawing significant information from a wide variety of scholars and researchers, the LDS Church pays "Homage to the Home" in a new commentary published Monday on the church's Newsroom website. Read more »
'Femivores': Stay-at-home moms embrace sustainable eating
Stay-at-home moms are embracing what Los Angeles Times columnist Alexandra Le Tellier calls a "foodie" culture as part of a solution to social ills. Can "femivores" feed their families well and... Read more »
Saving moms: Mothers doing better than they think in teaching kids about money
Financial responsibility starts at home — and kids are watching mama closely. Read more »
Keep reading: For anyone who is loved by a child
This is not just for Mother's Day; it is for every day. It is for those who are in pain. It is for those who are healed. This is for you. Read more »
The tired mother's creed: for the days you are running on empty
For the days when we think everyone else has it altogether. For the days we're sure anyone else would do this job better. Read more »
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer doubles paid maternity leave, gives dads 8 weeks off
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer doubled paid maternity leave to 16 weeks and said dads will get eight weeks of paternity leave, as well. That puts Yahoo in line with Google and Facebook policies. And it... Read more »
Parents feel special bond with libraries and what they offer to children, families
Parents value libraries as a safe place for children, a source of education and entertainment, a tech hub and a way to instill a love of reading, according to a new survey by the Pew Research... Read more »
Linda & Richard Eyre: All you need is (unconditional) love
Real, deep love reaches levels in families that it can reach in no other way and in no other setting. Read more »
Mormon Parenting: Committed parents around the world
We give thanks every day for our opportunity to travel throughout the world speaking to groups about parenting and families. Read more »
Royal wedding anniversary: Duchess Kate a role model during 2 years of marriage (+video)
Two years ago Monday, the eyes of London and the rest of the world were fixed on Duchess Kate and Prince William and their extensive royal wedding. Two years later, Kate Middleton has added to her... Read more »
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month: does your child need to be checked?
Children's speech and hearing problems can be best addressed if caught early. May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, a good time to get children checked if parents suspect a problem. Read more »
Boston bombing victims: Mother and daughter have hope
A mother and daughter who were severely injured during the Boston Marathon bombings discuss their hope and gratitude for the lives they still have. Read more »
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Taking back family dinner: A healthy, affordable and convenient escape from processed food
Homemade meals can provide greater control over ingredients — an important consideration given that one-third of U.S. children are obese or at risk of obesity. But the question inevitably... Read more »
Viral photos encourage moms to 'set aside the Barbie dolls, Disney princesses'
Texas photographer Jaime C. Moore celebrated her 5-year-old daughter’s birthday by commemorating five women whose sacrifices and dedication made women’s lifestyles possible today. Read more »
Men experience the pains of labor through simulator (+ videos)
In an attempt to possibly debunk the “exaggerated” claims that childbirth is “the worst kind of pain there is,” two YouTube clips show men who experience the pains of labor... Read more »
Disney reportedly pulls new 'Brave' image of glamorized princess
Yahoo!, The Christian Post and Marin Independent Journal say Disney succumbed to pressures and removed the adult Merida image from Disney's princess site. Yet, according to IGN, the original Pixar... Read more »
Childhood ADHD linked to obesity in adulthood according to new study
Men who were diagnosed with ADHD as children are more likely to be obese when they're adults, according to a new study. Read more »
Former middle-class moms choose new identity label: 'Hard-working class'
Of women from households bringing in less than $50,000 per year, 77 percent no longer identify with the middle class, according to a recently released consumer study. Read more »
French president signs gay marriage into law
France will see its first gay weddings within days, after French President Francois Hollande signed a law Saturday authorizing marriage and adoption by same-sex couples and ending months of... Read more »
Fighting the 'good' fight: Families find constructive ways to handle discord
The right skills can change a family squabble and even strengthen relationships. You have to be willing to use tools that are helpful — may even need to practice with them. People who love... Read more »
Deseret News wins awards for education, environment, family reporting
When it comes to meaningful reporting on education, the environment and the family, Deseret News reporters stand out in the Rocky Mountain region. Read more »
Being busy is just part of being a mom
Generations of mothers must have had a hard time getting their family out of the proverbial door. Read more »
Linda & Richard Eyre: Once in a while, be a little crazy
We have a little premise that many will disagree with but we present it anyway as a thought-provoker. The premise is that it is actually a good thing to indulge yourself a bit once in a while. Read more »
Pleasant Grove class shows kids how to 'sit'
The Pleasant Grove day camp is designed for boys and girls, ages 10 to 15, who want to learn some skills in order to become baby-sitting pros. Read more »
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