Technology has posed a variety of opportunities, challenges, and even risks for our children. Parents are trying to find the perfect balance for their kids, and when it comes to screen time, people definitely have opinions. For some, screen time is heavily monitored and limited to only certain times and places. For others, screen time is more flexible, and parents will happily take the iPad along to keep their little ones occupied while out and about.

School's out, the days are longer, and the sun is finally out. You know what time it is: Summertime! And while the kids are back home, enjoying their vacation, finding ways to keep them entertained and safe during the summer is Mom's No. 1 priority.

If you’re wondering what to expect in the bedroom when you’re expecting, here are four things I wish someone had told me: 1. The “Don’t Even Look at Me” phase is real. The first part of pregnancy is a lot like PMS on steroids, plus vomit. Getting busy got you into this miserable mess, and you no longer want anything to do with it. Tender breasts and a quick gag reflex don’t exactly add up to a whole lot of sexy time.

We’re all excited that summer is finally here, but it’s already July, and the time is going by so fast! Although, those of us who have kids home from school who aren’t enrolled in summer camps might argue that while the weeks go by quickly, the days can actually feel pretty long. Sometimes it’s tough to come up with fun activities to keep the kids occupied, especially activities that don’t involve lots of screen time.

The new school year will be here sooner than you think, and we know there are already tons of “practical” tips out there about how to get ready. These are not those tips. These are hard-core, real-life tips from hard-core, real-life moms that you won’t want to miss. 1. First, give up already. Don’t even try with the lunches. You aren't fooling anyone with those organic, homemade bento boxes and kale salads.

It’s summer, it’s hot, and the kids are bored — what’s a desperate mom to do? Ice play, that’s what! Take the kids outside (or stay inside) to try out these super fun activities that require nothing more than some frozen water and simple household items. This one couldn’t be more simple: Take a bunch of ice from your freezer or ice machine and dump it into a large plastic bin.

We don’t care what anyone says: Pregnancy brain is SO REAL. Just listen to these hilarious stories about the crazy things some moms do when they’re carrying another human inside of them. Britt K. says, “I tried to unlock my house with my car key clicker." Posey P. reveals, "I found my phone in the refrigerator the other day. Not sure what happened there." "I poured water into my cereal. That was upsetting, to say the least,” says Jada D. At least Joanna G.

Summer is officially in full swing, which means tons of outdoor time. But this also means remembering to be on top of putting on sunscreen. By now we should all know about sunburns, premature wrinkles and skin cancer, but here’s just a reminder about how crucial it is for us to protect ourselves from the sun’s rays — and not just when we’re laying out by the pool or soaking up rays on the beach.

In addition to knowing infant and child CPR and brushing up on your skills regularly, it's important to know which foods are considered choking hazards for young children. You may think your child has fully grasped the concept of chewing and swallowing all foods, but it only takes one time for things to go irreversibly wrong. Terrifying fact alert: Choking is one of the top five causes of death in children under the age of five.

Just because you’ve traded in couple time for family time doesn’t mean you can’t hold onto the things that made your marriage great. Here are a few ways to kid-proof your bond: 1. Eat dinner at the table together. Make it a priority to actually sit down at the table to have dinner together once a week instead of scarfing down food in front of the TV, barely looking up from your plates (or phones) to engage with your other half.