Contrary to popular wisdom, sex and money (or lack thereof) are not the leading causes of divorce, but rather the underlying issue: poor communication. According to psychotherapist Laura Young, "The number one problem … in marriage is indeed effective communication. This includes how to argue with your spouse and not threaten to leave the relationship during a fight, as well as how to recognize--perhaps remember--that the annoying behaviors you feel are now intolerable have probably always been there.

With the mere words “social media” striking fear in most parents’ hearts, it’s easy to get mired in the dark side of the internet: bullying and trolling and wasting time … oh my! We can’t keep our children off social media forever, however, so why not show them how to use the powerful communication tool to make people actually feel good about themselves?

Mathangi Subramanian was watching her daughter at a playground last week, when she witnessed two girls refusing to play with her child simply because she didn’t have blonde hair like they did. Although the girls’ parents were within earshot and heard the heartbreaking exchange, they failed to intervene.

In our home, “international cuisine” consists of macaroni from a box and, if we’re feeling really exotic, French bread, thanks to the finicky palates of our young children. That girl you see drowning her chicken and rice with the ketchup packets at the Chinese restaurant? Yep, that’s our daughter.

I may not be a culinary genius, BUT…! I can make pancakes and scrambled eggs that don’t make my kids groan, which is high praise coming from them. So I tracked down the cutest Easter breakfasts that not only will prevent groans, but may even elicit a smile. I know, I know… truly un-bunnylievable.

A full year after delivering her first child via an emergency C-section, Kari Horn noticed a bulge the size of a golf ball just above her belly button was causing her major discomfort. “I could take a single bite of food, and it would feel ‘stuck’ in that spot and make me feel full,” she explained, comparing the sensation to bloating.

When your baby starts teething and whimpering in discomfort, it’s likely that somebody will suggest buying an amber necklace. Baltic amber necklaces contains succinic acid, which purportedly offer anti-inflammatory drooling- and teething-pain-reduction properties. Retailers claim that when warmed by the baby’s body, the amber releases a pain-relieving substance that is then absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream.

Celebrity moms—they’re just like us! At least when it comes to commiserating about the quirks of parenthood, that is. From Emily Blunt’s “exploding” boobs to Reese Witherspoon’s maternal “ticker tape,” here are some of the most amusing insights from famous mamas.

If you’re a fan of HGTV’s Fixer Upper, then you know all too well the show features Chip and Joanna Gaines, a married couple who own and operate Magnolia Homes, a remodeling and design business in Waco, Texas. Fixer Upper shows the process by which the couple turn dilapidated houses into lovely homes to help revitalize the neighborhoods throughout central Texas.

When the kids are older, do you think you'll get a real job? Since you have extra time on your hands, could you whip up a few dozen brownies for the bake sale tomorrow? I'm jealous. I wish my husband were rich so I wouldn't have to work either. I'm sure you're not the only one who's ever wasted money on a college degree.