Forgetfulness-
Finding ways to have my son be less forgetful is my biggest challenge. We can get the soccer uniform in a bag and by the front door yet he still walks out without it. Am I the only one? Any suggestions?

From making new friends to managing classes and homework, heading back to school can be filled with sweat-inducing moments.  During this class, renowned parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman, author of the New York Times bestseller Queen Bees and Wannabes, will lead us in a discussion about how to get back into the school routine.  Along with her blogger co-hosts, Rosalind will offer advice on guiding tweens through classes, after-school sports, rough spots with friends, bullying and more.

Bullying. Big topic for parents. What do your schools do on the topic for prevention? Here is Western MA it is a HUGE debate since we've had two teen suicides make national news.

From making new friends to managing classes and homework, heading back to school can be filled with sweat-inducing moments.  During this class, renowned parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman, author of the New York Times bestseller Queen Bees and Wannabes, will lead us in a discussion about how to get back into the school routine.  Along with her blogger co-hosts, Rosalind will offer advice on guiding tweens through classes, after-school sports, rough spots with friends, bullying and more.

Thanks Cooper and Eric!

Join celebrity DIY expert, HGTV host and father of three Eric Stromer via LIVE video feed to talk about his most useful painting tips.  Eric - and our 10 blogger co-hosts - have plenty of suggestions that can help you tackle your summer painting projects.  Their advice will include ways to save time and money, the importance of good equipment, and how to avoid common DIY mistakes.

Does Olympic do Chalkboard Paint? What do you think of it? Is it difficult?

Join celebrity DIY expert, HGTV host and father of three Eric Stromer via LIVE video feed to talk about his most useful painting tips.  Eric - and our 10 blogger co-hosts - have plenty of suggestions that can help you tackle your summer painting projects.  Their advice will include ways to save time and money, the importance of good equipment, and how to avoid common DIY mistakes.

My son's room is Bright fire engine Red. It was a nightmare to get streak free!~

Join celebrity DIY expert, HGTV host and father of three Eric Stromer via LIVE video feed to talk about his most useful painting tips.  Eric - and our 10 blogger co-hosts - have plenty of suggestions that can help you tackle your summer painting projects.  Their advice will include ways to save time and money, the importance of good equipment, and how to avoid common DIY mistakes.

Question! I heard their paints are fume free and safe for pregnant women- is that all of Olympic Paints or just a certain one?

Join celebrity DIY expert, HGTV host and father of three Eric Stromer via LIVE video feed to talk about his most useful painting tips.  Eric - and our 10 blogger co-hosts - have plenty of suggestions that can help you tackle your summer painting projects.  Their advice will include ways to save time and money, the importance of good equipment, and how to avoid common DIY mistakes.

Each and everyone of us is creative in our own ways. Some of us show it through writing, through art, through knitting, through scrapbooking, oh the list goes on and on! Here is a place for us all to come together and share our creativity with other moms.

Luckily I'm all done with my shopping :) Phew check one off the list!

Need a few last minute Father's Day gifts for that special dad in your life? Let the editors from the influential shopping blog Cool Mom Picks do the work for you. They've got the coolest ideas for all sorts of dads - from the manly men and foodies, to tech lovers, even that special grandpa - that they'll share with us during our chat.

A circle for women TTC (trying to conceive) or who are pregnant. Share your TTC stories, pregnancy woes and joys, your due date, etc. Come here for support! You're totally allowed to brag here, too.

I'm an iphone/ipad addict and I'm constantly looking for new apps. Share your favorite, your not so favorite, or cool app finds here - iphone, ipad, etc.!