Kids & Family - May 7, 2009
OMC Family Weekend Roundup: May 7-10, 2009
Happy Mother's Day, Milwaukee moms! Enjoy your weekend by doing something with the kids -- and something without the kids, too. This week's Roundup lists a variety of family-friendly events happening this weekend in Brew City.
Tags: mother's day, mom, "how i became a pirate, " "high school musical, " "willy wonka, " modjeska youth theatre, testa rosa

Marketplace - May 6, 2009
Great gifts remind mom you love her
Mother's Day is upon us -- it's this Sunday, May 10 -- and if you're at a loss for what to give mom, we've got some suggestions for you.
Tags: Mother's Day, flowers, Care4Hire, mom, gifts, what to get Mom

Kids & Family - June 15, 2007
Where are the dads?
I'd like to think that by 2007 the myths of mom roles and dad role were just that: old stereotypes that die hard. But is it true?
Tags: parenting, dad, mom, children, kids, zoo, Father's Day

Marketplace - May 5, 2005
Spa guide: Give mom the gift of soothing relaxation
The same scene plays out all over the country, over the phone, in the kitchen, watching TV, via e-mail: You ask, "What do you want for Mother's Day?" She smiles humbly and gives you that heart-softening smile, and says "Oh, nothing." Don't believe her.
Tags: Mother's Day, mom, mother, spa, massage

Kids & Family - March 29, 2004
Motherfest: Lighten up on the fat comments
"Motherfest" is a new monthly column about parenting in Milwaukee. This first installment explores the often unintentional but ridiculously rude comments pregnant women hear about their increased poundage.
Tags: pregnant, mom, momfest, baby

Kids & Family - March 13, 2008
More Difficult? Home Mom or Working Mom?
Yesterday one of my girlfriends who is currently staying home with her young son asked me if it was more difficult to be a stay-at-home mom or a working mother. Without missing a beat I said stay-at-home mom.When my husband and I first learned we were pregnant one of the first books I purcha...
Tags: family, children, stay-at-home, mom, working mom