Momster

In no particular order, here's what's on our reading list for the new year. Bloom: Finding Beauty in the Unexpected by Kelle Hampton: Mom, blogger and photographer Hampton artfully captures her embracing of life with her daughter, who has Down syndrome.  

Categories: Books, Family Life

When I started Family Circle’s Fiction Contest, it was an experiment. I thought I’d run it once and see what happens. Now over six years later—and with best-selling judges like Jodi Picoult, Emily Giffin and Sara Gruen happily donating their time—I am proud to call it a true success. But what I find most surprising... Read More >

Categories: Books

In our turbo-driven, multitasking world, it’s hard to keep track of anything.  And yet every now and then, when your mind is circling to remember someone’s name or locate the keys that you just put down, it’s hard not to imagine for a fleeting second that perhaps there’s more to your forgetfulness. And sometimes the best way to face an unknown fear is to... Read More >

Categories: Health

What You Should Be Reading for Teen Read Week Admittedly, trying to get your kid excited about Teen Read Week may not be at the top of your list. After all, who needs another reason to get an eye roll. But here's the deal--I spend a lot of my so-called free time reading middle grade and YA novels. And there are so many great ones out there that if you are... Read More >

Categories: Books