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 No One Tells You About Giving Birth

What No One Tells You About Giving Birth

This is the real deal, the bottom line, the straight scoop. We’re reprinting it ’cause it’s so damn true.

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News U Can Use: 16%? Really??

News U Can Use: 16%? Really??

That’s the average amount of sugar in our kiddos’ daily diet. And you’ll never guess where they get their hands on most of it.

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50 Rules for Dads (or Moms) of Daughters

50 Rules for Dads (or Moms) of Daughters

Awesome tips! Check ‘em out …

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News U Can Use: Not Your Mother’s Girl Scouts

News U Can Use: Not Your Mother’s Girl Scouts

The times they are a changin’ behind the iconic sash.

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14-year-old chutzpah! This teen’s goin’ places.

14-year-old chutzpah! This teen’s goin’ places.

Selling the stuff in foreclosed homes earned her enough money to start a real estate empire. Willow, you go girl!

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Cheesy Quinoa … mmm!

Cheesy Quinoa … mmm!

Who doesn’t LOVE mac ‘n cheese? Here’s a healthier version that’s sure to get raves.

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Beyblade Crazy! Good, Old Fashioned Fun

Beyblade Crazy! Good, Old Fashioned Fun

What began as a Japanese manga comic book series has become the latest must-have game craze for the school-age set.

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News U Can Use: Surgery for Tykes

News U Can Use: Surgery for Tykes

What’s the #1 reason your preschooler may be put to sleep? It’s no joke, Mama. Take a look, it will knock your socks off.

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What Kids With Special Needs Want Your Child to Know

What Kids With Special Needs Want Your Child to Know

Here are a few tips from a mom who found herself on the receiving end of some uncomfortable moments.

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What You Said

  • Michelle: Teaching children about food and helping them make good and healthy choices is so important. I believe that...
  • Hazel M. Wheeler: I hope this post becomes an oft-checked, invaluable reference for parents. As a kid, I went to...
  • Megan: The guidelines you provided are exaclty what we heard from our pediatrician — and they’re good to...
  • oladele omolade: two of them living together?i like that more strenght
  • Rachel: Just made this and it was deliciously rich and moist, though it is pretty dense and crumbly. The flavor is...
  • Helen: This turned out SO good! Absolutely loved it! Thank you!
  • Ellen Schrier: Hi Becky, Thanks for reading MamasOnCall!We hope you like it and will spread the word to all your...
  • Becky: This may be a silly question, I know you use cooked quinoa but is it 2/3 cup of cooked quinoa, or 2/3 of a cup...
  • Sharmila S. Meena: Are my neighbors nosy? How do I find out? Whenever I get parcels for which the payment option is...
  • Ellen Schrier: Hear, hear!

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