Features
Anatomy of Guilt
We’re torn between missing soccer matches and skipping crucial meetings, leaving us with plenty to feel guilty about. How to get over it and get on with real living.
By Ilisa Cohen
Best Companies for Multicultural Women
Our 2010 winners prove their commitment to working women of color with programs like leadership training, affinity networks, mentoring and more.
By Melinda Dodd
Parenting by Personality
Your son’s athletic, you’re artsy; your daughter’s messy, you’re meticulous. Raising a kid who’s your opposite can be mystifying. We help you mesh with your unique child.
By Laura Flynn McCarthy
You
Health
Quick fixes for neck pain; pregnancy diabetes risk; safer water bottles; pomegranate benefits; healthy summer eats.
Fitness
Get your body back with these simple mommy-and-me moves.
Sticky Situations
When a sweet neighbor gives your kid too much sugar; whether to go to your child’s recital or your work meeting.
Downtime
Giggle your way to inner peace with Laughter Yoga.
Father’s Day Story
With help from a peer support group, this father of three learns to be a better parent.
Work
Why I Work
A scientist finds her voice.
Money Talks
Honing negotiation skills.
Forward Thinking
It’s time to update your will.
Entrepreneur Mom
Hot baths become big business.
Career Coach
Social media use; asking for flex.
Cover Story
Vanessa Williams opens up.
How She Does It
This mom of two saves babies.
A Healthier You
Promoting women’s wellness.
Secrets of Powerful Women
Lessons learned—and loved.
Family
Child Health
Savvy sun protection; getting silent teens to open up; more.
Child Fitness
Help your little yogi perfect her plank pose.
Make It Fun
Celebrate the Fourth with red, white and blue crafts.
Playtime
Outdoor water fun; indoor volleyball variation; more.
Step by Step
When babies get jealous; preschoolers and self-control; why kids get bored; sex talks.
WM Recommends
The new Karate Kid; Florida travel; book picks; more.
{In Every Issue}
From the Editor
From Carol’s Blackberry
Letters
Let’s Eat
WM Moment
Cover
Vanessa’s dress by Fendi ($2,010), barneys.com. Sasha’s dress by Blush by US Angels ($79), usangels.com. Hair by Chuck Amos @ Jump Management. Makeup by Scott Barnes@ rona represents. Styling by Jackie Oknaian.
Cover photographed by Mathew Jordan Smith
