Momtourage

Every mom needs a momtourage — the people, organizations and businesses in her life that provide her with support, help her get things done, and allow her to be the best mom she can be. Here, solutions from iVillage — and iVillagers — to make it easy and enjoyable.

Keeping the balance between who you are as a mother and a person isn't easy, and sometimes it can't be done without a "momtourage."
One working mom's story.

Share your Momtourage stories here!

Childcare Choices

Keeping It Clean

Mealtime Methods

Simple Indulgences

You take care of the home, the meals, the kids — and you often have unique ways of doing it. If you've got a creative solution that makes life a little bit easier, it might just make you a winner. Tell us your secret and you could become one of three lucky finalists who get to add an additional member to their Momtourage. How about a personal chef? A babysitter? A housecleaner? Come on — you and your momtourage have earned it!

Who's in your momtourage?
We asked people on the street to tell us about the folks who help them out the most. From the next-door neighbor to the doorman, see what they had to say!

Find out who iVillage moms rely on — and get their best mom-to-mom pearls of wisdom!

Pregnancy & Parenting