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 [...]