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How Long Does It Take for a New Mom to Feel Like Herself Again?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 19:00:47 +0000

Celebrity moms seem to bounce back from pregnancy and childbirth with lightning speed — but is that typical? According to a new British survey, it’s not — in fact, most mothers of the mortal variety often require more than a year to feel like their pre-pregnancy selves again. The poll of 1,000 British mothers of [...]

10 Awesome Reactions By Moms to Their Mother's Day Gifts

Kathy Landin — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:34:36 +0000

Moms do a lot for us. Even after we are no longer their responsibility, they are still doing things for us that we take for granted. We should be celebrating these great ladies every single day of the year, not just on Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is the time for pretending that preparing breakfast for [...]

New Study Reveals Breastfeeding May Hurt Moms' Income — Dollars and Sense

Don Deane — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:00:09 +0000

The benefits of breastfeeding to both mother and child have been well-documented. Among other things, it can boost a child’s immunity and help protect moms from several different types of cancer. However, a new study by the American Sociological Review says breastfeeding may hurt mothers in an unexpected way – in the pocketbook.

How Much Should Mom Get Paid? Calculate Mom's Salary Here

George McIntyre — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:06:29 +0000

Salary.com has published its annual report detailing how much moms should earn if they were, you know, actually paid for everything they do. Use the Mom Salary Wizard below to figure out Mom’s pay. I’m guessing your mom/wife/self/daughter isn’t actually getting paid what she’s worth. Add up everything she does, and mom’s paycheck should be [...]

Nickelodeon Will Create Lineup to Focus on Mothers

Kathy Landin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:00:41 +0000

The cable TV network Nickelodeon has plans for new, late night programming targeted at moms. After months of research, the network has concluded that an untapped audience of busy moms are watching television between the hours of 9 p.m. and 1 a.m.