Posted November 7, 2008 by Lisa Weseman

When Barack Obama becomes President in January, his daughters Malia and Sasha will become two of the youngest White House residents in more than three decades.

In August, future First Lady Michelle Obama gave People magazine her list of family rules -- and given the stance the Obamas have taken about the importance of stability for their young daughters, there's a good chance these rules will still be in effect once the family settles in at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Obama House Rules

1) "No whining, arguing or annoying teasing," says Michelle.

2) Make the bed. "Doesn't have to look good—just throw the sheet over it," says Mom.

3) Set your own alarm clock. "They get themselves up, get their own clothes," says Sasha and Malia's grandmother Marian Robinson. "They're very easy to take care of; there's not much left for me to do!"

4) Keep playroom toy closet clean.

5) Allowance from Dad for doing chores: $1 per… Read More

Posted November 6, 2008 by Audrey Turcot

Have you ever read to your kids, say, your favorite Ramona the Great story or giggled with them over the same Richard Scarry passages that made you laugh when you were their age? Isn’t that the best? To share what you loved and gauge their interest, and wonder whether they, in turn, will do the same with their kids.

Because I work in the entertainment arena, sometimes I wonder which books made a difference to… Read More

Posted October 27, 2008 by Tommi Lewis Tilden

For the past several years, writing a kid's book has become de rigueur for celeb parents. In 2002, dad-to-three Jerry Seinfeld released Halloween centering on a beady-eyed boy who just wants to "get candy." The following year Madonna penned The English Roses -- about an 11-year-old's friendships and rivalries -- for daughter Lourdes. Even famous grandpas joined the act: In 2004 Billy Crystal wrote I Already Know I Love You while daughter Jennifer… Read More

Posted October 22, 2008 by Tommi Lewis Tilden

My friend Tracie Hamilton is an eco mama -- she outfitted her nurseries with organic material, makes her own natural baby food, and she and her hubby -- Olympic skater and current Apprentice star Scott Hamilton -- relocated from Los Angeles to Tennessee to enjoy a greener lifestyle. So when she gave birth to second baby Max this past year, I knew I had to, gulp, find the perfect "it" eco gift.

Happily, I… Read More

Posted October 17, 2008 by Lisa Weseman

Still haven't figured out what you and the kids are going to be this year for Halloween? Time is tickin' so you better start thinkin'!

We've got hundreds of costume ideas from moms just like you, but if you're looking for some extra-special inspiration, check out our star-studded photo gallery of Celebrity Parents & Kids' Costumes. From Marlee Matlin's incredible gender-bending Jack Sparrow to Teri Hatcher and daughter Emerson Rose as the Queen of Hearts and… Read More

Posted October 13, 2008 by Audrey Turcot

What’s in Tinseltown’s water that’s causing this unprecedented wave of multiple births?

When Friends ended its 10-year run back in 2004, viewers were surprised when Chandler and Monica’s birth mother delivered not one but two babies! ("I’m sorry, we only ordered one," quipped a flabbergasted Monica.)

As we watched the Bings welcome little Erica and Jack to their world, little did we know that pretty soon many celebrities would be adding twins to their real-life… Read More