Children like to be active and have time just to be kids. That means that wherever we go, I look for a playground — which is often easy to find — where they can spend an hour or two running ...

We have four kids: Kevin is 30, Connor is 28 ... “Mr. Martin, you have stage 4 cancer,” only to learn very quickly it wasn't the worst call a parent can get. From a parent's perspective ...

I've known my best friend for 25 years now. Even though she doesn't have kids, she has been my rock as I navigate life as a mom. Chatting with her allows me to step out of my role as a mom.

I'm always busy and have to hustle, but I prefer it to working a full-time job. I can work around my kids' appointments and extracurriculars, which is important to me. On a typical morning ...

Laura Graham loved the idea of having a close age gap between her children, whereas her husband would have happily waited a ...

Kevin Martin poses at mile 25 of the Boston Marathon.