Researchers discover a scientific reason why toddlers never listen. The short answer is this: Toddlers can't plan for the future, so even though you're telling them it's going to be cold outside, they won't believe it until they see it for themselves. -- CafeMom

Birth doesn't always go according to plan, but that doesn't mean you can't write one. Get some tips on how to create your own birth plan. -- LilSugar

Parenthood -- Is it an instinct or a skill? Or maybe it's a combination of them both. -- Motherlode

Are you raising a little praise junky? It's possible you're doing them more harm than good. Find out why it's good to let kids fail now and then. -- Parenting

Cutest Easter basket idea ever: Tiny little letters, written by the Easter bunny, via World's Smallest Postal Service. -- AlphaMom

Joel Madden on how he and Nicole Richie are building their family: "We let love plan our babies." -- Celebrity Baby Blog

Worried about how to get your toddler or preschooler to keep that helmet on this spring? Put it in their toy box now and give them time to get used to it. -- Parenthacks

You've heard of slow food, now there's slow parenting. Good for the pocketbook, but even better for the soul. -- Work It, Mom!

Need a personal assistant? So do we. Here's the next best thing: A free family calendar, all online, by Cozi. -- Mommy Track'd

A single mom send a note to her married peers: "Could you please try to remember that single moms' lives are radically different from your own?" Let's hear it from both sides ... what did you think about her opinion? -- MomLogic