Long Island Parent Talk

Born in Naples, Italy, Giuliana Rancic is best known for her role as co-anchor on "E! News" as well as a red carpet host for The Golden Globes and The Academy Awards.

Rancic and her husband opened up their personal life to fans on their own reality television show "Giuliana and Bill" on the Style Network and now, they're hosting the new dating competition show "Ready...

Whether you share the same sweet sentiments or the true realities (albeit sometimes unpleasant realities) of being a mom, you can appreciate all the little moments that make you love your children all that much more. So in honor of Mother's Day, the Parent Talk bloggers reflect on the moments they knew they were a mom:

*There are many defining moments in a mother's life when she just knows...

Terrariums are a fun, easy project for children and adults alike, and they make the perfect Mother's Day gift. Here, a step-by-step guide to creating a terrarium from Hicks Nurseries in Westbury.

Step 1: Gather what you'll need -A clear container with a top - Small pebbles - Potting soil - A spoon for planting. - Plants -- The number of plants depends on the size of the container. There are...

On Saturday, grab your putters and hit the greens with your family at Boomers Family Fun Center in Medford.

In honor of National Mini-Golf Day, Boomers is offering a free round of mini-golf for families. Miniature golf became an official competitive sport in the U.S. in the 1930s and has been a treasured leisure time activity for kids and adults alike.

To enjoy the free round of mini-golf,...

Looking for things to do with the kids this weekend? After celebrating Mother's Day, pack up the family and meet Buzz Aldrin, explore the outdoors and head to a performance of "The Little Princes." Here are my top five picks for fun, family friendly activities this weekend:

1. Meet Buzz Aldrin at Cradle of Aviation (Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City). Astronaut Buzz Aldrin will...

In my ongoing quest to find tasty, kid-friendly food appropriate for the whole family, this week I chose a fun twist on traditional pizza, perfect for an appetizer or served with a salad for lunch. I found the recipe in "Fresh: Recipes for Enjoying Ingredients At Their Peak," by the editors of Better Homes and Gardens (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; $29.99).

Roasted Cherry Tomato Pizza...

TOMY, the maker of Chuggington, a popular preschool line of toys, is attempting to set a Guinness World Record for the Tallest Toy Train Layout in Manhattan this Saturday.

Builders will use Chuggington StackTrack, a durable die-cast railway system that enables kids to achieve elevation in toy train play. The toy train will be featured as part of the Grand Centennial Parade of Trains in Grand...

Hey moms, looking for a night out? I know I am -- I'm exhausted, but forcing myself to have fun always ends well.

National Mom's Nite Out, a free evening filled with pampering, refreshments, entertainment, fashion and beauty services, is taking place on Thursday, May 9 from 5-8 p.m. at Simon malls across the country.

This year, National Mom's Nite Out is sponsored by Rethink Varicose...

Pregnancy symptoms are not pretty — along with fluctuating hormones, unusual food cravings and a bulging belly, many women experience swollen legs and feet. And if you're like Kim Kardashian, you show off your not-so-glamorous pregnant body while many women try hide it.

Along with tight dresses and super high-heel shoes Kardashian, pregnant with her first child with boyfriend Kanye West, isn't...

Parenting isn't easy, especially when it comes to making decisions for your children. Just the other day I was at a store with my 2-year-old daughter and someone commented on the fact that she was still in a stroller. Really? Why does she care what I do with my child — it's the easiest way for me to shop with her!

Moms today face tremendous pressure to make “perfect” parenting decisions, only...