Tyler Posey's Mom on Raising a TV Star
Money, WorkMany moms feel their child deserves to be a superstar. But having it actually happen is another story—one that Cyndi Garcia of Santa Clarita, California, knows all too well. Her 20-year-old son, Tyler Posey, is the star of the MTV hit series,…
Empowered Women: Self Defense Tips to Bring Out Your Inner Warrior
Empowerment, Health
Editor’s Note: Mamiverse first published Mugger Whooped by MMA Expert: Self Defense Tips that Can Save You Too last December. With summer right around the corner we thought it deserved a rerun to inspire you to tone up for the beach…
Charred Corn on the Cob with Grilled Tomato Oil
Recipes, Sides & Sauces
A grill is the best vessel you have for cooking corn. You don’t need to husk, soak, boil, or foil-wrap the corn. Just start the fire and throw the cobs on, husks and all. Close the lid and sit back. It will take about 15 minutes, and you…
Medical Myth Buster: Cracking Your Knuckles Causes Arthritis
Health, Medical News
Myth: Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis
Bust: How many of you grew up with this myth? I was one of them. It’s still quite common to hear someone warning a knuckle-joint-cracker that they will get arthritis. The cracking sound…
Obama, Equality, and Two Gay Moms From Barnard
College Bound, School
This morning as we scrambled to get Luna off to school, there came a moment when the timeline of my life leapt into fast forward. I was carrying around an iPad turned to CNN, checking in to see what news awaited me at work, while Luna danced…
Keeping Secrets from Our Mothers
Empowerment, Health
At 18 years old, I fell in love with a bad boy. I fell head over heals for a man who was not my boyfriend and who rubbed it in my face every chance he could. Oh, how my heart broke when he kissed other women in front of me. When he asked…
Girls (and Women) in Progress
Empowerment, Health
No little girl wants to become her mother. No matter how great her mother is or how loving, there’s a rebellion that goes along with womanhood. This is especially true when we experience disappointments due to our parents mistakes. As children,…
Kids’ Fashion: Splurge vs Steal!
Style, Trends
Warning: that sleek Burberry trench coat that looks perfect for spring, those chic Gucci ballet flats, and those skater-style Hilfiger skinny jeans may not be designed to fit Mommy or Daddy. High-fashion designers are making headlines with…
Curly Hair: The Ultimate Guide, Part 3
Beauty, Style
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series on curly hair, which will feature top tier celeb hairmasters, plus the best products, tools and accessories for your curls. We have also partnered with Ouidad, “The Queen of Curls,” and her…