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New Mom Friendship
Becoming a mom can leave you scrambling to keep up with friends -- or it can make them more indispensable than ever. Here's how friendships change and grow as you become a parent. Learn how you can become a better friend.
Making and Keeping Friends as an Adult
Expert advice on why we need friends, how to keep old friends and make new ones, from Marla Paul, author of The Friendship Crisis.
6 Ways to Make Mom Friends
Meeting new people and finding new friends can be an anxious experience, even for new moms or moms living in a new neighborhood. Follow these simple steps toward scheduling the first playdate and connecting with mommy friends.
A Dozen Reasons You May or May Not Want to Be Friends With That Mom
Making friends is a whole new ball game when you're a parent. Here's how to tell if she's mommy-friend material.
10 Things Not to Say to Your Childless Friends
Parenting can have a huge impact on friendships. But you can maintain your bond -- with some insight into the childfree point of view.
6 Things to Do When Your BFF Has a Baby
Wondering how to help a friend who just had a baby? Here's exactly what she needs from you right now.
Building a Mommy Support System
When dealing with the ups and downs of parenthood, who better to turn to than other new moms?
The 5 Friends All Moms Need
Every new mom needs a cozy rocking chair, a sturdy stroller, and as many naps as she can get. Another must-have to put on the list? A group of supportive buddies to help you through the tough spots and celebrate the triumphs with you.
How to Keep Your Friends Through Pregnancy and Parenthood
Having a baby will undoubtedly change your life, including relationships with your nearest and dearest. Here's how to maintain those ties throughout your pregnancy, and once your first (or fifth) little one arrives.
10 #RealTalk Ways to Prepare Your Friends for Parenthood
These super-duper helpful strategies will help prep your friends for parenthood. We promise they'll appreciate every nonsensical 3 a.m. phone call to get them used to a nonexistent sleep schedule.
8 Things NOT to Say to a Woman Who's Had a Miscarriage
Although the instinct is to help, these comments are the furthest from helpful for a woman who has had a miscarriage.
Shy Parents Survival Guide
If you find meeting and making plans with other moms and dads to be the most stressful part of parenthood, here are six strategies for becoming less bashful.
Can Friendships Survive Parenthood?
Child looks at how family life changes the quality of parents' friendships.
Making New-Mom Friends
For the first year of my daughter's life I was far too busy taking care of her to think about making new friends. But after Samantha's first birthday, I found myself enviously watching women who pushed strollers in tandem down the streets. I felt like I was single again and looking, in this case, for a girlfriend. Here's how it went.
Friendships: When You're the First to Have a Baby
What happens when you're the first to have a baby in your circle of friends?
Why Moms Need Friends
Carving out time to spend with your gal pals is good for your health, your kids, and even your marriage.
Playgroup Pitfalls
Should you stay or go? Here's how to decide -- and what to say if you're going.
When Your Husband Doesn't Like to Socialize
What to do when he's not interested in your friends.
When You Love Your Friend but Can't Stand Her Kid
She might be the Amy to your Tina, but if her kid is a terror, or just annoys you, time together can quickly switch from a pleasure to a pain. Here's what to do.
"My Mommy Friend Always Cancels Plans"
Advice on how to deal with a mommy friend who constantly cancels plan.
10 Imaginary Friends You Want in Your Mom-Squad IRL
These ten imaginary friends would fill all your mom-friend needs. Because every mom needs a Party-Planner Friend and a Loves-to-Do-Your-Housework Friend.
The 5 People I'm Thankful for This Year
It's time to show a little gratitude for the people who help make being a parent a little easier.
Things NOT to Say to Friends Who Don't Have Kids
Parenting can have a huge impact on friendships. But you can maintain your bond -- with some insight into the childfree point of view.