Imagine working five full time jobs at once.

The Modern Mom does.

The ultimate multi-tasker, her jobs include mother, career woman, wife, friend, chef and even part time chauffer. With virtually no time off, the Modern Mom needs all the help she can get. Ready with tips and advice on how to balance it all without losing it all, ModernMom.com is required reading for today's busy moms.  

A comprehensive guide and community, ModernMom.com features smart and practical advice on topics such as parenting, finances, career, health, wellness, beauty, entertainment and more. With one click, women can also access a worldwide network of moms who are ready to chat, ask questions and share their most clever tips and advice on our active message boards.

Lolita Carrico: Resident Multi-Tasking Modern Mom

Lolita is a model Modern Mom.  Living in Los Angeles with her two young sons, Jaden and Jack, Lolita balances her work schedule so she can maximize her time with her boys. Since becoming a mother, Lolita has gained inspiration not only from her children, but from the incredible network of women she has met who balance family, career and relationships every day.

"Modern Mom offers a fresh, real voice for today's women," says Lolita. "There are many sites that offer parenting advice, but women are more than just moms.  After the birth of my first son in 2001, I found there was a need for a resource that addressed all of a woman's needs - from mom, to friend, to spouse, to professional. ModernMom.com is designed to be part support system and part guide that provides it all."

Alison Singh Gee is the editorial director of Modern Mom and the proud mother of Anais, 5. When she's not helping her daughter's kindergarten class master their phonics and count by 10, Alison is glued to her MacBook Pro, assigning, editing and, often, writing features for Modern Mom. Alison is an award-winning journalist whose work has been translated into 10 languages and has appeared in In Style, Marie Claire, the Wall Street Journal, and Vanity Fair. Most recently, Alison was a staff writer/correspondent of People magazine, covering Style, Babies, and Human Interest stories. Alison also writes books. Check out her latest, Serena & Lily's Nursery Style, on shelves Spring 2008, and watch out for her upcoming literary memoir, The Peacock Cries for Rain, due out in 2009.

Natasha Burton is the assistant editor of ModernMom.com, and writes about celebrity moms for the site's Mommywood section. She has previously worked at People and Glamour magazines in New York, and Daily Variety in Los Angeles. She earned her B.A. from the University of Southern California in 2006, double-majoring in Public Relations and Theatre.

Natasha currently has a full teaching fellowship at USC, where she teaches freshman writing and is completing a master’s degree in the Professional Writing program, specializing in non-fiction. She is Modern Mom's favorite insider on the Celebumom scenes, having scored exclusive news and interviews with such high-profile moms as Jodie Foster, Trista Ryan Sutter and Julia Roberts.

Modern Mom Channels include:   

• Advice from Experts & Peers - Lolita and her stable of experts ranging from style maven Liz Lange, to fitness guru Gabrielle Reece, to child sleep experts Jill Spivack & Jennifer Waldburger to Iron Chef Cat Cora, The Food Network's Sandra Lee, and others that lead their respective fields answer questions from readers, offer different points of view and on-target, realistic advice. Modern Moms can also connect with other readers on the message boards for advice from their peers.
• Must Haves - One of the most popular features - Modern Mom delivers the latest, must-know information about life, shopping, food, fashion and fun online and straight to your e-mailbox and online daily.
• Mommywood (TM) - Our newest blog featuring the inside scoop on celebrity families from our in-the-know editors.
• Home & Food - Offers activities, adult entertaining ideas, last minute menus (for the kids to the in-laws) from our panel of celebrity chefs including  Iron Chef Cat Cora, The Food Network's Sandra Lee and Sneaky Chef Missy Chase Lapine, and even tips on how not to let the toys take over the house. And, Modern Mom's Deal Diva gives readers the scoop weekly on hot bargains and must-buys for the whole family.
• Love & Wellness - You thought you disagreed and hit rough patches before the kids came along? Your relationship plays a big role in family and in your life - and every Modern Mom needs to vent about and gain insight on marriage and relationships and how the dynamics change with parenthood. This section also offers the latest health news and advice on managing stress.  Experts such as Olympian Gabrielle Reece and Stroller Strides founder, Lisa Druxman, provide effective and do-able fitness tips and trends.
• Pregnancy & Parenting - Readers catch up on the latest parenting issues and trends. Topics range from what you need to know during pregnancy, to how to find the perfect pediatrician, to fun activities for rainy days. 
• Working Mom - Every Modern Mom works, whether you earn a paycheck or not. Here's where you'll find tips on how to manage a career and balance the rest of your life. This section also offers real-world financial advice from experts like money guru Dave Ramsey and columnist Samantha Ettus, who profiles an inspirational Modern Mom each week. 
• Beauty & Style - Who has time to apply makeup? Modern Mom breaks down the best beauty finds and offers time saving application tips. Readers will also learn everything from how to organize their closet, to the latest trends and newest maternity finds.
• Modern Mom City Guides - Coming soon, our City Guides will highlight key attractions, events, shopping and resources in six markets. The City Guides will cover more than 10 markets by the end of 2008.
• Modern Mom Groups - With chapters forming nationwide, Modern Mom groups offer moms the opportunity to connect with women they can relate to.   The groups offer a range of activities including popular moms' night out and workshops and seminars.

Too busy to visit the site? ModernMom.com offers our popular Modern Mom Minute daily (and free!) newsletter delivered directly to subscriber's mailboxes offering the latest news, tips and must haves. 

Run by Modern Moms, we also need all the advice we can get - so we want to hear from you about what you like, what you don't like, and what you'd like to see.  Drop us a line at .

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