<i>What to Expect When You’re Expecting</i>: The Movie

What to Expect When You’re Expecting: The Movie

I knew when the Transformers movies came out that Hollywood truly could make a movie out of any kernel of an idea. So I’m not entirely surprised to see that there’s a rom-com coming out that’s based on my fave pregnancy book, What to Expect When You’re Expecting. With a star-studded cast that includes Jennifer Lopez,... Continue reading

Mommy Talk

Ask the FBMs: Recovering From a C-Section

Of the questions we get asked, losing weight and getting those abs back postpartum are big ones. Today’s Ask the FBMs takes the abs question a little farther, focusing specifically on C-sections. Reader Octavia wanted to know the best way to lose baby weight and get in shape after the surgery. Because we’re no experts on the... Continue reading

Hot Topic: Can You Really Not Know You’re Pregnant?

When I was pregnant with my daughter, I became addicted to all of the baby programming on TLC. A Baby Story, Baby’s First Day and Make Room for Multiples (which, by the way, will make having a single baby feel less overwhelming) were staples when I had a break in my day. But by far the most dramatic and craziest of all baby programming... Continue reading

Third Trimester Update: The End Is Drawing Nigh

The third trimester is ticking along, so I thought I’d do a quick update on my pregnant state. I’m not quite at the “get this baby out” stage, but I’ll tell you, I’ve definitely seen both sides of the pregnancy coin. I totally get women who love being pregnant and feel beautiful and womanly and awesome.... Continue reading

The Other Four-Letter Word That Should Be Off Limits When It Comes to Your Kids

The word “diet” is a loaded word these days. We’ve always said that “diet” is a four-letter word and that’s because we believe you need to adopt an overall healthier lifestyle to be an overall fitter person. The journey shouldn’t end when the “diet” is over! Although many authors use... Continue reading

My First Acupuncture Treatment: Not Scary at All!

I’ve read so much about the benefits of acupuncture. From reducing stress to boosting fertility, it’s pretty darn amazing. Seeing that my husband and I are trying to get pregnant (and I tend to get a bit obsessive about things), I’ve been interested in trying it and even researched a few places in my area that specialize... Continue reading

LittleBites

A Citrus-Seared Wild Salmon Salad Recipe That Doesn’t Scare Me

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Remember Who’s in Charge When It Comes to Kids’ Nutrition

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Nutrition: What Every Parent Needs to Know

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Eating for Pregnancy: Following My Intuition

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Have Your Pumpkin Cake and Eat It, Too!

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Ask the FBMs: Recovering From a C-Section

Of the questions we get asked, losing weight and getting those abs back...

Free Online Workout Videos—Customized for You!

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5 Active Birthday Gift Ideas for Kids

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Kids Got Cabin Fever? Beat the Blues With These Winter Activity Ideas!

This post on kicking cabin fever is part of our first Active Kids Week....

Zumbatomic: The Fun of Zumba for Kids!

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FBM Picks

Best Pregnancy Book: <i>What to Expect When You’re Expecting</i>

Best Pregnancy Book: What to Expect When You’re Expecting

When I was pregnant the first time, my doctor told me to skip What to Expect When You’re Expecting because it would make me worry unnecessarily. I ignored him and listened to my older brother, who said he and his wife wore out their copy of the book during the pregnancies of their kiddos. I’m glad I trusted family over a doctor... Continue reading

Ellen’s Baby Name Generator. Maybe I’ll Try It!

Beyonce giving birth has sure generated quite the hubbub. I like Beyonce, but I don’t quite get all the fuss. From talk of other patients at her hospital being neglected because of her superstar status (I truly doubt it) to discussions about how her pregnancy was faked (seriously?), the B has generated quite the buzz. I may not get... Continue reading

Combine Exercise and Math for Learning and Fitness Fun. Really!

Today’s post is part of our first Active Kids Week. For all of the special content for the week, click here! When asked about your favorite childhood memories, odds are they probably don’t involve doing math. But they may involve playing with friends in the summer, sports activities with friends and recess during school. And... Continue reading

8 Tips for Talking About Weight With Kids

This post on talking about weight with kids is part of our first Active Kids Week. For all of the special content for the week, click here! As parents, we all want happy, healthy kids. But with childhood obesity at high levels, odds are that not everyone has the healthiest kiddo possible. So how can you go about helping your child lose weight?... Continue reading

Breathe: The Perfect Harmony of Breathing (and a Giveaway!)

Having dipped my toe into the meditation waters a few times, I was excited when Breathe: The Perfect Harmony of Breathing landed in my mailbox. What mom doesn’t need to take a moment (or 20) to herself every now and then to just breathe? Turns out, I had to test out the DVD after putting my daughter down for a nap, thus breathing deeply... Continue reading