Posted May 6, 2009 by Jackie Morgan MacDougall

It's like they're modern day superheroes. You may spot them in the carpool lane, see them strolling aisles at the grocery store, and even witness them pushing a kid or two on the swings at the playground. Dads everywhere are discovering the joys and challenges of everyday life with kids at home.

The recession has kicked the collective butts of families across the country. But did you know 80% of those… Read More

Posted Wednesday, April 29, 2009 by Jackie Morgan MacDougall

The U.S. - and several other countries -- are in a panic over the swine flu, the latest health crisis terrifying parents everywhere.

I understand the fear. "Clusters" of flu symptoms are even being reported where I live, with two probable cases and two possible cases just miles from my house. With tests not expected back for a few more days, it's easy to freak out.

But… Read More

Posted Thursday, April 23, 2009 by Jackie Morgan MacDougall

It's that time of year again! It's the day parents are permitted to pull their little angels out of school and proudly present them to their co-workers during "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work" day. The event, which was originally designed to empower girls as Take Our Daughters To Work Day, is now open to not just the children living in our homes but "all our nation's daughters… Read More

Posted April 16, 2009 by Jackie Morgan MacDougall

If you ever want to test the true strength of your spouse, send him to a Mommy and Me class with your child.

Seriously.

I'm a working mom -- partly by choice, mostly by necessity. Due to my sometimes-crazy schedule, my husband has to step up and assume the role of co-parent, and I don't mean the archaic "Provider Daddy" role. He has been known to go to doctor appointments, play his… Read More

Posted April 9, 2009 by Jackie Morgan MacDougall

Ahhhh, springtime.

I have such fond childhood memories of this time of the year in New England. The warm weather jackets pulled out from the back of the closet, flowers finally beginning to bloom after "the longest winter EVAH," and the piece de resistance: spring training.

The beginning of baseball season was like a sign that life could begin again. I remember even in my own household, my dad's love of… Read More

By Jackie Morgan MacDougall

It's easy to imagine a celebrity's to-do list could look something like this...

Have my people get eggs/milk
Photo shoot
Find foreign child to adopt
Mani/pedi

It's couples like Brangelina who make foreign adoption look more like a casual hobby -- like antiquing or collecting stamps -- and not something as difficult as the reality of parenting. But now, Madonna is the star du jour getting attention for adopting internationally. She's said to be close to getting court… Read More