East Bay Mom

From cute totes to heavy-duty homework haulers, here are our picks for preschoolers, big kids and tweens

A 67-year-old American woman who was on a Qantas flight sued the airline over a run-in with a vocal three-year-old, who allegedly yelled in her ear, causing bleeding and deafness.

With kids comes stuff -- but this silly and unnecessary kid gear is a total waste of your money

Eighteen-year-old singer Charice Pempengco recently revealed that she underwent Botox and a skin-tightening Thermage procedure for her upcoming role on Glee.

The American Congress of Obstetrician and Gynecologists has just released new, less restrictive guidelines for VBACs.

Easy discipline tricks that will end whining and battles with your toddler

...and the best way to respond.

Heartbreaking stories of hot-car deaths -- and how you can avoid them

Check out which celebs are advocating for better school lunches

Babies are often referred to as bundles of joy, but does having kids really bring happiness? According to New York Magazine�s latest cover story, no

It's easy to focus on how much needs to be fixed or improved in our public school systems. But, every once in a while it's good to recognize what's going right in public schools.

Updated! Chic maternity swimwear picks that fit your belly beautifully, from designer splurges to budget finds.

Famous moms like Angelina Jolie, Julie Roberts, and Victoria Beckham show off their body art

Pretty, quirky, classic names of 15 celebrity babies we might actually use for our own kids

It's summertime--and we've got gear to make the entertaining easy (even with the kids).

Stuck in line at the grocery store? Distract little ones with these iPhone applications and games perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, little kids, and big kids, too.

Cool down with these chillin' and grillin' summer treats -- burgers, berries, ice cream, and more!

These inked-up mamas, Parenting readers, and staff members tell us the personal stories behind their skin art.

How to keep your baby safe on the beach, at the park, and in your own backyard

You take care of everyone. But who takes care of you? You do -- so here's how to treat yourself right every day of the month (and even all year).