Stroller Strides: Giving Moms the Strength for Motherhood

(Aracelly Clouse)- Perhaps you have seen them in the neighborhood—a group of fit, superstar moms pushing baby strollers at a brisk pace only to stop for a quick set of push-ups or for a post workout stretch on a grassy field while baby lies on a blanket right next to mom. These ladies, determined to make fitness a part of their daily routine, may be members of Stroller Strides, a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies.

Founded in 2001, Stroller Strides has over 1,200 locations and more than 150,000 participants nationwide. Taught by certified and specially trained fitness instructors, Stroller Strides is a great workout for any level of exerciser. Workouts include power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. Read more here…

Go Ahead, Let Your Kids Climb into Bed with Mom and Dad

(TIME)- Parents who share a bed with their child can sleep better in light of new research in the journal Pediatrics that finds the practice doesn't give rise to learning or behavior problems.

Researchers at Teachers College, Columbia University asked 944 low-income mothers where their child slept regularly — defined as five of seven nights — and looked for an association between between kids who slept with their mom at ages 1, 2 or 3 and behavior or learning problems at age 5. Read more here…

Rachel Zoe's Guide to Style for Moms-to-Be and New Moms

(ABC News)- A Note From Rachel Zoe: "As a new mom, it's important to take that extra five minutes, either in the morning or night, to add a little dose of glam to your life."

Keep It Easy and Simple

"Every woman needs a little glamour in her life, no matter how busy or tired," she said. "It can be as easy as swapping out a loose white tee for a fitted blouse or adding your favorite statement accessory, either a necklace or a really colorful scarf -- the perfect pick-me-up!" Read more here…

Food for thought: Your new baby needs TLC -- and nutrition

(Greenwich Citizen)- Proper newborn feeding is the most important task for new parents to master for the obvious reason, i.e., to make certain that an infant is thriving and growing as expected. A newborn needs to be fed every 3-4 hours in a 24-hour period, so it may be necessary to wake a peacefully sleeping baby for feedings to ensure he receives adequate nutrition. Whether a mother chooses to breastfeed or bottle-feed, the baby's pediatrician, as well as the La Leche League (for breastfeeding) are very supportive resources. Read more here...