posted by Ali Landry - Mon Nov 16 2009, 9:07 AM PST
Becoming a first time mom after 40 was the role of a lifetime for leading ladies Salma Hayek and Halle Berry. Like so many women today, they waited awhile to add a little one to their big lives. On this episode of "Spotlight to Nightlight," host Ali Landry talks to "Taxi" star and best-selling author Marilu Henner about starting her family after 40 and why it was worth the wait.
posted by Ali Landry - Tue Oct 20 2009, 2:35 AM PDT
The most iconic family in TV history is arguably the Bradys. The baby of the "Bunch," Cindy, spent most of her time tattling on her older sibs and chatting with Kitty Karry-All, but today Susan Olsen spends her time writing, producing, raising her 13-year-old son, and rescuing kittens. 40 years after "The Brady Bunch" premiered and won over America, Susan has released a new book, "Love to Love You Bradys: The Bizarre Story of The Brady Bunch Variety Hour," a song and dance show that Susan calls "spectacularly bad."
posted by Rebecca - Thu Oct 8 2009, 3:16 AM PDT
Wearing your baby can be a difficult task to master, but former "Blossom" star Mayim Bialik swears by it. "I nursed while doing everything," she says. "Cooking, walking, hiking, at the beach, anywhere ... and the carrier really facilitates privacy."
Check out this bonus "Spotlight to Nightlight" clip, where the mother of two reveals her tips for wearing a baby the proper way, and explains why carrying your child in a sling simply makes for a calmer, happier infant -- and a happier you!
posted by Ali Landry - Fri Oct 2 2009, 9:26 AM PDT
Parenthood can be chaotic, but when you add a new baby into the mix things can go from a whirlwind to a tailspin! Although celebrity moms like Nicole Richie and Tori Spelling make juggling a toddler and a baby at the same time look easy, it's not. On this episode of "Spotlight to Nightlight," host Ali Landry talks to Nicole Sullivan ("MAD TV," "Rita Rocks!") about handling the big adjustment of going from one to two kids, and having to learn everything all over again!
posted by Ali Landry - Tue Sep 8 2009, 9:14 AM PDT
She is best known as the encouraging host of "The Biggest Loser," or as troublemaker Sami Brady on "Days of Our Lives," but at home she is simply known as "Mom." Like so many mothers, Alison Sweeney has been seeking that elusive work/life balance and has found a way to find fulfillment in both roles. On this episode of "Spotlight to Nightlight," host Ali Landry talks to Alison about how she juggles two busy day jobs while trying to raise two young children: Ben, 4, and Megan, 8 months.