Olivia Joins Nickelodeon

Last week, author/illustrator Ian Falconer’s 6 ¾-year-old girl Olivia joined the line-up on Nickelodeon. Olivia, the new half-hour series based on the award-winning books, invites children in the life of an adventurous little pig. If you missed the premier last week, you can catch up next week with a second premiere week all next week. All [...]

Naomi Watts Says Life is ‘Chaotic,’ Contemplates a Third Child

Fame Actress Naomi Watts has babies on the brain! Settling into their life as parents to two boys — Alexander ‘Sasha’ Pete, 18 months, and Samuel ‘Sammy’ Kai, 7 weeks — has been no small feat for Naomi and her fiancé, actor Liev Schreiber, as the two often find themselves multi-tasking. Breastfeeding Sammy, Naomi laughs that they have yet to move [...]

Alyson Hannigan Feels Like a ‘Slightly Stoned Koala Bear’

Before she was pregnant, Alyson Hannigan admits she doubted that “pregnancy brain” was an actual “thing” — but now the 34-year-old actress knows better. “I sort of feel like a Koala bear where I’m slightly stoned all the time and I’m just like, ‘ahh, oooh,’ and I’ll say the wrong word,” she joked during a [...]

Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry Hope to Expand Family

Bauer Griffin She may be their only child for now, but Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry’s daughter, Nahla Ariela, will be getting a brother or sister â€" if the proud papa gets his way. “She needs a sibling,” Gabriel told PEOPLE at Monday’s Callaway Golf Foundation Challenge at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif., [...]

Jennifer and Ruby’s Mommy and Me Time

Mike/Fame Jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer Maguire, wife of actor Tobey Maguire, showed off her growing bump in a fitted tank while on a park playdate with daughter Ruby Sweetheart, 2, on Thursday in Beverly Hills, Calif. Jennifer and Tobey announced their pregnancy in November. Baby number two for the couple is due in late spring 2009. Who else [...]

Bear Grylls Shares Details on Huck’s Birth

Brian Ach/WireImage Bear Grylls faces numerous hair raising situations during the filming of Man vs. Wild, but nothing amazed him more than watching his wife Shara give birth naturally to their third son Huckleberry “Huck” Edward Joscelyne two weeks ago. “Shara had him at home,” notes Bear, who says that it “was interesting, with me armed [...]

Real Life Mirrors Stage Life for Mary Lynn Rajskub

Elizabeth Messina for PEOPLE for use on CBB 24’s Mary Lynn Rajskub didn’t plan on being a mother on screen and off at the same time, but the experience is proving to be a benefit for the actress! Mary Lynn, who welcomed son Valentine Anthony six months ago, laughs that “it’s kind of weird how [...]

Kate Garraway Has a Pregnant Pal in Daughter Darcey

Chris Jackson/Getty Long before the birth of a second child, as a pregnant belly begins to swell, parents often find themselves taking time out to explain to their first-born what exactly is growing inside mommy’s tummy. While the concept of a new baby may be over some toddlers’ heads — as many simply enjoy rubbing the [...]

Sheree Murphy Opens Up About Her ‘Biggest Fear’

Mike Marsland/WireImage Most parents harbor a fear about their children being home during a robbery, and Sheree Murphy is no exception. Unlike most parents, however, Sheree’s fears are well-founded. In a new interview with The Mirror the 33-year-old UK actress reveals that machete-wielding burglars recently attempted to break into her home; While Sheree and her [...]

Baron Davis Preps For Parenthood With Honor Marie

INF Many first-time parents find a sense of comfort in the countless books filled with the tips and tricks of raising a child, but, often times, the greatest lessons are learned from simple hands-on experience. According to 7 ½-month-old Honor Marie Warren’s godfather, NBA star Baron Davis, the tiny tot is having no trouble teaching her mom [...]

Five Questions for Whitley Kros Designer Sophia Coloma

Frazer Harrison/Getty Whitley Kros is a fictional character brought to life through the clothing line of the same name by LA designers Sophia Coloma and Marissa Ribisi (who has two kids with husband Beck Hansen). The line is a hit with celebrities like Kate Hudson, Courteney Cox-Arquette, Jenna Elfman, Juliette Lewis, Rachel McAdams, Selena Gomez and [...]

Michelle and Matilda Get a Leg Up

Sebastian/Splash News Race ya! Back in Brooklyn after spending time upstate, Michelle Williams challenges a bundled-up Matilda Rose, 3, to a run home after picking up coffee on Friday morning. Yesterday, a lawsuit involving Matilda’s late father Heath Ledger’s $10 million life insurance policy reached a confidential settlement, documents filed Wednesday in a Los Angeles court [...]

Tori Spelling and Stella: 9021-Aww!

Flynet Donna Martin’s back! Tori Spelling takes five with 7-month-old daughter Stella Doreen on the Los Angeles set of 90210 on Wednesday. Husband Dean McDermott also brought 22-month-old son Liam Aaron (extended post) along to watch Mommy reprise her famous role for upcoming episodes of the CW show. See more images of the Spelling-McDermotts in their Family [...]

Sasha Schreiber Feeds the Ducks!

Most Wanted Liev Schreiber lent a hand to son Alexander ‘Sasha’ Pete as the pair tossed bread to some mallards at a Santa Monica park earlier today. Dad kept his hand firmly on Sasha’s chest to stop him from falling in! The park playdate was nothing new for Liev, who recently shared that he enjoys acting [...]

Maggie Gyllenhaal Settles for the City, Contemplates the Country

Carlos Alvarez/Getty A native of New York City, but raised in Los Angeles, Maggie Gyllenhaal admits that the city that never sleeps is proving to be less than an ideal setting to raise Ramona, her 2-year-old daughter with fiancé Peter Sarsgaard. Revealing to Time Out Kids that the couple “are leaning toward maybe getting out of [...]

Alyson Hannigan and Cobie Smulders Are Pregnancy Pals

Mathew Imaging/WireImage Props are plentiful these days on the set of How I Met Your Mother as the show seems to have experienced a mini baby boom! With actresses Alyson Hannigan – expecting her first child this spring with husband Alexis Denisof – and Cobie Smulders – expecting her first child with fiancé Taran Killam — both sporting baby bumps, [...]

Billy Martin Welcomes Son Dreavyn Kingslee

Chris Weeks/Wireimage It’s a boy for Good Charlotte guitarist Billy Martin and his wife Linzi! Son Dreavyn Kingslee Martin arrived on Monday, January 26th, in Pasadena, Calif. He is the first child for the couple, who were married on March 1st of last year. Although Billy and Linzi had found out the sex of their [...]

Victoria and Cruz Beckham’s Trolley Tour

Owen Beiny/WENN Victoria Beckham chats with 3 ½-year-old son Cruz David while hitching a ride on the trolley at the Grove Shopping Center in Los Angeles on Monday. The pair were accompanied by Victoria’s parents Anthony and Jacqueline, who are currently visiting from the UK. Soccer star dad David Beckham is currently on loan to Milan [...]

Alison Sweeney at Ease in Hospital Bed for Megan’s Arrival

Stefanie Keenan/Wireimage Fans of Alison Sweeney’s Days of Our Lives character Sami know that she is often found in a hospital bed for one reason or another! When it came time for her and husband Dave Sanov to welcome daughter Megan Hope two weeks ago, it only seemed fitting that Alison was perfectly at ease. [...]

The Benefits of Puzzles For Toddlers

When it comes to toys for toddlers, one of the best toys you can get is a puzzle. Allowing children to play with puzzles at an early age can greatly aid in their childhood education and help them develop skills that they can use later in their lives. Let's take a look at some of the benefits of puzzles for toddlers and see how they can help them to develop and grow both mentally and physically.

Jen and Ben Reveal Daughter’s Name: Seraphina Rose Elizabeth!

Clark Kent/Startraks Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have chosen the name Seraphina Rose Elizabeth Affleck for their 7-day-old daughter, Jennifer’s rep tells PEOPLE exclusively. Born January 6th in Los Angeles, Seraphina joins older sister Violet Anne, 3 — who proudly wore a tee advertising her new status out and about yesterday — at home. Source: PEOPLE Click below [...]

Affordable Child Care - Closer Than You Think

Any parents living in New York with young children can tell you of the trials and tribulations of raising kids in the helter-skelter environment that is a hallmark of New York. As a parent, I can empathize with the feelings of being overwhelmed and being pulled in a million different directions at once. For a long time, I just lived with these feelings, resigned to the fact that hiring additional help was out of my reach.

Sun Smarties Sun Safe Collection: Mix and Match For Protection With Style

Sure, itsy-bitsy kids swimsuits are adorable, but trying to cover all that exposed skin with sunscreen and preventing sunburn isn’t. This season I’m relying on One Step Ahead’s Sun Smarties collection of mix-and-match sun protection outfits for babies, toddlers and kids. Ranging from rashguards, t-shirts and board shorts to hats, sunglasses and surf shoes, the [...]

For the Spa-Loving Dad: OPI’s Coffee Espresso Treats

Men can be so difficult to shop for which makes Father’s Day especially challenging. Besides the cute projects your kids will undoubtedly bring home from school, we’ve pulled together some great options for you to get for dear old Dad — yours or your children’s! If you miss one, visit our Father’s Day Gift Guide [...]

Report: Madonna Set to Win Right to Adopt Mercy

Jackson Lee/Splash News Online Madonna will win her right to adopt an orphaned girl from Malawi after all, the pop star has been told, according to a British newspaper report on Tuesday. Two appeal judge have said they would allow her appeal, while a third is set to agree, reports the Sun. Madonna first met the child [...]

Jessica Alba Bonds With Her Birthday Girl

Clint Brewer/Splash News Online Happy Birthday Honor Marie! The little cutie celebrated her big day on Sunday with breakfast at Real Food Daily with parents Cash Warren and Jessica Alba. The family met up with some friends and the birthday girl babbled and smiled at everyone in between bits of almond-milk pancakes! The trio was then off [...]

Kelly Rutherford Welcomes Daughter Helena Grace

Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage Kelly Rutherford is a mom-of-two! The 40-year-old Gossip Girl star welcomed her second child, daughter Helena Grace Rutherford Giersch, on Monday evening in Los Angeles. Weighing in at 8 lbs., 12 oz, Helena arrived at 9:20 p.m and is “doing just fine,” says a rep. She is the second child for Kelly’s estranged husband Daniel Giersch. [...]

How to Deal With the "Terrible Twos" Stage

Are temper tantrums a daily event in your house? There's no doubt that raising young children can sometimes become challenging. However the future result is worth the emotional and physical rollercoaster. When children are raised properly, with the care and attention they deserve, they become the leaders and role-models of the new world. This is an important stage in your child's development and characterized by frequent mood swings, temper tantrums, and liberal use of the word "no".

Scholastic Storybook Treasures My Very First Treasury of 50 Storybook Classics Preschool Stories

Scholastic Storybook Treasures has just released My Very First Treasury of 50 Storybook Classics Preschool Stories ($50). This read-along seven DVD set includes such stories as Corduroy, Is Your Mama a Llama?, Noisy Nora, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel. Newer faves like the delightful Knuffle Bunny and Giraffes Can’t Dance are also included. The DVDS are grouped into [...]

Win His and Her Diaper Bags From Amy Michelle! (A $210 Value)

With Father’s Day approaching, we wanted to offer your favorite daddy a fabulous gift but in all honesty, you’re the one who probably totes the diaper bag more often, so we’re giving away TWO bags from Amy Michelle! One lucky winner will score their new ecobaby tote for dad (or mom!) and the super-chic Sweet [...]

Win His and Her Diaper Bags From Amy Michelle! (A $210 Value)

With Father’s Day approaching, we wanted to offer your favorite daddy a fabulous gift but in all honesty, you’re the one who probably totes the diaper bag more often, so we’re giving away TWO bags from Amy Michelle! One lucky winner will score their new ecobaby tote for dad (or mom!) and the super-chic Sweet [...]

SodaStream Jet Stream: DIY Seltzer and Soda

I have a weakness. Soda. Seltzer. Bubbled beverages that can’t be gotten from a tap, and therefore have to be purchased. So, I am guilty of indulging in plastic bottles that a) cost money, and b) though they can be recycled, it would be better if I didn’t have them at all, and c) the schlepping [...]

SodaStream Jet Stream: DIY Seltzer and Soda

I have a weakness. Soda. Seltzer. Bubbled beverages that can’t be gotten from a tap, and therefore have to be purchased. So, I am guilty of indulging in plastic bottles that a) cost money, and b) though they can be recycled, it would be better if I didn’t have them at all, and c) the schlepping [...]

Kelly Rutherford: Turkey’s Done!

GSI Media Due to deliver her second child today, Kelly Rutherford looks like she may be trying to walk baby girl out on Wednesday in Beverly Hills! We hope to hear the good news soon. The new baby will join big brother Hermés Gustaf Daniel, 2 ½, the Gossip Girl star’s son with estranged husband Daniel Giersch. Posted [...]

Kelly Rutherford: Turkey’s Done!

GSI Media Due to deliver her second child today, Kelly Rutherford looks like she may be trying to walk baby girl out on Wednesday in Beverly Hills! We hope to hear the good news soon. The new baby will join big brother Hermés Gustaf Daniel, 2 ½, the Gossip Girl star’s son with estranged husband Daniel Giersch. Posted [...]

Free Shipping in June From Safety 1st, Cosco Juvenile and Eddie Bauer

Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Are you looking for an affordable car seat, stroller or other baby gear? Want to save even more and get free shipping? All month long Safety 1st, Cosco Juvenile and Eddie Bauer are offering free shipping when you order directly from their websites. Here’s a sampling of some of [...]

Free Shipping in June From Safety 1st, Cosco Juvenile and Eddie Bauer

Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite Convertible Car Seat Are you looking for an affordable car seat, stroller or other baby gear? Want to save even more and get free shipping? All month long Safety 1st, Cosco Juvenile and Eddie Bauer are offering free shipping when you order directly from their websites. Here’s a sampling of some of [...]

A Baby Hammock - Offering Your Child a Safe and Comfortable Night's Sleep

A baby hammock can be one of the safest places for a baby to sleep. The soft fabric that is suspended around the baby will naturally mold to the babies shape, making the fit snug and comfortable and in many cases it could possibly remind the baby of the womb and the security that went along with that feeling. Using a baby hammock can also make it a lot easier to get you toddle off to sleep.

A Baby Hammock - Offering Your Child a Safe and Comfortable Night's Sleep

A baby hammock can be one of the safest places for a baby to sleep. The soft fabric that is suspended around the baby will naturally mold to the babies shape, making the fit snug and comfortable and in many cases it could possibly remind the baby of the womb and the security that went along with that feeling. Using a baby hammock can also make it a lot easier to get you toddle off to sleep.

CEIVA Digital Picture Frame: Changing the Way Your Parents Get Their Photos

Digital photo frames are all the rage and a great gift but after the excitement wears off, how often does the recipient update the frame, especially if they’re not particularly tech-savvy? (I’m lucky if my mom ever gets around to uploading the photos from her camera to her computer!) That’s the beauty of the CEIVA [...]

CEIVA Digital Picture Frame: Changing the Way Your Parents Get Their Photos

Digital photo frames are all the rage and a great gift but after the excitement wears off, how often does the recipient update the frame, especially if they’re not particularly tech-savvy? (I’m lucky if my mom ever gets around to uploading the photos from her camera to her computer!) That’s the beauty of the CEIVA [...]

Steal That Style: Maternity Denim Duds

Pacific Coast News; Ramey; Jesse Grant/WireImage; Pacific Coast News A pregnancy may only seem like a moment in time, but those months just might be where comfort is needed most! As an expectant mama’s burgeoning belly begins to grow and maternity clothes become a necessity, the initial shopping spree is often all about purchasing the staples, [...]

Steal That Style: Maternity Denim Duds

Pacific Coast News; Ramey; Jesse Grant/WireImage; Pacific Coast News A pregnancy may only seem like a moment in time, but those months just might be where comfort is needed most! As an expectant mama’s burgeoning belly begins to grow and maternity clothes become a necessity, the initial shopping spree is often all about purchasing the staples, [...]

Amanda Beard: I’m Gaining Weight ‘For a Purpose’

Courtesy Sacha Brown She coped with horrible morning sickness and pulled off an exotic wedding in Indonesia. But Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard says the biggest adjustment since she learned she was pregnant in January has been the change to her famously toned figure. “I don’t fit in my clothes anymore. I’ve had to buy all new [...]

Amanda Beard: I’m Gaining Weight ‘For a Purpose’

Courtesy Sacha Brown She coped with horrible morning sickness and pulled off an exotic wedding in Indonesia. But Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard says the biggest adjustment since she learned she was pregnant in January has been the change to her famously toned figure. “I don’t fit in my clothes anymore. I’ve had to buy all new [...]

Report: Jennifer Hudson Is Pregnant

Derek Storm/Splash News Online Grammy-winning singer and Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson can add mom-to-be to her resume after a weekend baby shower in her honor was held in downtown Chicago, the Chicago Tribune reports. Felicia Fields, a longtime friend of the Jennifer, confirmed to the paper that the event happened on Saturday. “It was a baby shower, [...]

Report: Jennifer Hudson Is Pregnant

Derek Storm/Splash News Online Grammy-winning singer and Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson can add mom-to-be to her resume after a weekend baby shower in her honor was held in downtown Chicago, the Chicago Tribune reports. Felicia Fields, a longtime friend of the Jennifer, confirmed to the paper that the event happened on Saturday. “It was a baby shower, [...]

Matthew Broderick on James Wilkie’s Latest Milestone

Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic When 6 ½-year-old James Wilkie Broderick soon welcomes his new twin sisters, he’ll do so with a gummy grin! Proud dad Matthew Broderick revealed during a recent appearance on Live with Regis and Kelly that his son recently lost his first tooth, and his reaction was just what you would expect. “It was very fun [...]

Matthew Broderick on James Wilkie’s Latest Milestone

Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic When 6 ½-year-old James Wilkie Broderick soon welcomes his new twin sisters, he’ll do so with a gummy grin! Proud dad Matthew Broderick revealed during a recent appearance on Live with Regis and Kelly that his son recently lost his first tooth, and his reaction was just what you would expect. “It was very fun [...]

Rachel Weisz on Her ‘Seasoned Traveler’

Freddy Baez/Ramey For the children of celebrities, infancy is often spent on the move as mom and dad travel the world in support of their latest project. Rachel Weisz has fond memories of toting son Henry Chance Aronofsky, 3 this week, to Prague and Romania as she filmed The Brothers Bloom. “My son was with me and he [...]

Rachel Weisz on Her ‘Seasoned Traveler’

Freddy Baez/Ramey For the children of celebrities, infancy is often spent on the move as mom and dad travel the world in support of their latest project. Rachel Weisz has fond memories of toting son Henry Chance Aronofsky, 3 this week, to Prague and Romania as she filmed The Brothers Bloom. “My son was with me and he [...]

The Killers’ Brandon Flowers: Baby No. 2 on the Way!

Robert Pitts/Landov The Killers singer Brandon Flowers and his wife Tana are expecting their second child, a rep for the band confirms to PEOPLE. The couple, both 27, welcomed son Ammon in July 2007. The Killers are currently touring in support of their third album, Day & Age, and will headline Lollapalooza in August. Source: PEOPLE – Marisa Laudadio Posted in [...]

The Killers’ Brandon Flowers: Baby No. 2 on the Way!

Robert Pitts/Landov The Killers singer Brandon Flowers and his wife Tana are expecting their second child, a rep for the band confirms to PEOPLE. The couple, both 27, welcomed son Ammon in July 2007. The Killers are currently touring in support of their third album, Day & Age, and will headline Lollapalooza in August. Source: PEOPLE – Marisa Laudadio Posted in [...]

Stephen Joseph Snack Sacs: Cute Lunch Packs For Little Monkey

Stephen Joseph’s Snack Sacs ($15) are insulated, nylon lunch bags that come with cute note cards for a note from Mom. The notes in the monkey sac say “I go bananas for you” and “You’re the best of the bunch!” The animals’ ears, tails and legs are all 3-dimensional and there’s a shoulder strap inside. What [...]

Stephen Joseph Snack Sacs: Cute Lunch Packs For Little Monkey

Stephen Joseph’s Snack Sacs ($15) are insulated, nylon lunch bags that come with cute note cards for a note from Mom. The notes in the monkey sac say “I go bananas for you” and “You’re the best of the bunch!” The animals’ ears, tails and legs are all 3-dimensional and there’s a shoulder strap inside. What [...]