Ellen and Rachel

Ellen and Rachel

Ellen and Rachel are two old friends and “expert” mamas—one a pediatrician and one a family therapist—with fifty years of parenting experience between them.

What Were You Thinking??

What Were You Thinking??

So THAT’s why they do what they do! Good to know.

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News U Can Use: Heart Disease Screening for Newborns

News U Can Use: Heart Disease Screening for Newborns

Every newborn should receive a simple test to check for evidence of congenital heart disease …

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7 Home Remedies That Soothe

7 Home Remedies That Soothe

… and carry the Mamas’ seal of approval.

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Is Kiddo too fat? Mom’s just part of the story …

Is Kiddo too fat? Mom’s just part of the story …

We shoulder much of the responsibility for food purchases and meal prep, but does the buck really stop here?

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News U Can Use: Argue With Your Teen

News U Can Use: Argue With Your Teen

Teens who hone their verbal skills learn to stand up for themselves and fight for what’s right.

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Message to Kids: Read to Live, Live to Read

Message to Kids: Read to Live, Live to Read

Our National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature wants you to know: to do well in life, you have to read well.

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Mamas Love … this rainy day idea

Mamas Love … this rainy day idea

Create a hallway “laser obstacle course” with yarn and tape to keep them busy for hours.

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News U Can Use: America’s Most Expensive Colleges

News U Can Use: America’s Most Expensive Colleges

Any of these schools on your teen’s list? Be forewarned — they cost a bundle!

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Mamas Love: Princess-Free Zone

Mamas Love: Princess-Free Zone

Kudos to Michele Yulo, who created this web site in honor of her daughter …

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Too Harsh or Just What the Dr. Ordered?

Too Harsh or Just What the Dr. Ordered?

Is this blaming the victim or a healthy dose of reality?

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What You Said

  • Garrett Smith: Yesterday, I was snowboarding and took a big fall off a jump and had a concussion. I was flying home...
  • Barbara Reidy: GREAT piece – am sharing with the new parents in our family – such affirmation for them!...
  • Ellen Schrier: Here, here!
  • Hazel M. Wheeler: You know, Daniel, Rachel’s on to something. Aside from not having to spend lots of money...
  • Rachel Zahn: Really, Daniel? Really?
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  • Linda: I made this today for my sister-in-law’s birthday and I was very disappointed in it. It has good flavor...
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