For the first - and only — time in the almost five year history of this website, an unusual exception has been made in honor of Mother's Day - a feature of guest contributing mom writers. Fourteen amazing moms have stepped up and graciously agreed to contribute articles so the moms who regularly visit the site can learn from their advice and expertise.

Enjoy these articles full of advice from the top mom experts in various fields. Share the articles with the moms in your life. After all, we all appreciate a little help sometimes.

	Judy Antell Judy Antell is the editor of Big Apple Parent, Brooklyn Parent and Queens Parent. She travels frequently with her three daughters, Hallie, 15, Sela, 14 and Nora, 9. Judy lives in Brooklyn with her husband and children. Read the article
	Elizabeth Pantley Elizabeth Pantley has redefined stress-free parenting with her classic books The No-Cry Sleep Solution, The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers, and The No-Cry Potty Training Solution. Her newest title is The No-Cry Discipline Solution. She is the president of Better Beginnings, a parent-education company, mother of four, and the author of eight books for parents that are available in eighteen languages. Read the article
	Teri Crane Teri Crane is nationally known as The Potty Pro to the thousands who have gone through her potty training boot camp. Ms. Crane has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN, NPR & XM Radio, local television and radio on both coasts, including Canada's CBC Today and City News. She has also been featured in Publisher's Weekly, Parents, and American Baby. She is the author of the bestseller, Potty Train Your Child in Just ONE Day; Proven Secrets of the Potty Pro (Simon & Schuster, May 2006) which is already in its 7th printing. Read the article
	The Meal Makeover Moms Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RD & Liz Weiss, MS, RD are The Meal Makeover Moms. They are registered dietitians and the authors of The Moms' Guide to Meal Makeovers: Improving the Way Your Family Eats, One Meal at a Time! and founders of the online Meal Makeover Moms' Club at their website. If you have a question or comment, post to their blog. Read the article
	Sheryl Matthys Sheryl Matthys has two children, two greyhounds and is training to become a certified dog trainer. As the DogSexpert, and Co-Founder of leashesandlovers.com, Sheryl Matthys talks with dog lovers on how their dogs impact their personal relationships. Leashes and Lovers offers events and online connections (fetchamate.com & fetchafriend.com) and a business directory (www.fetchabiz.com). Read the article
	Cathy Moxley Cathy Moxley, M.A., is a mother of three, fitness expert, and author of The Busy Mom's Ultimate Fitness Guide. Her book, featured in the Washington Post includes four levels of mom-specific home workouts, real-life stories, and much more. Find it, her 20-minute Playground Workout, and other free downloads at busymomsolutions.com. Read the article
	Kathy Peterson Kathy Peterson is a celebrity design and lifestyle expert, author, national TV host and step-mom of four great kids. She is frequently quoted and featured in numerous publications and has made TV appearances on HGTV, DIY Network, TNN, PBS and The Discovery Channel. Subscribe for a free newsletter at kathypeterson.com Read the article
	Tracy Bobbitt As the Founder and CEO of Crib Rock™ brand children's clothing (best known for concert tees showcasing nursery rhyme characters on rap, pop and rock tours), Tracy Bobbitt is by all admissions an accidental authority on Mother Goose but highly enthusiastic children's clothing connoisseur. Visit her website to locate retailers and to purchase Crib Rock™ online. Read the article
	Jill Spivack and Jennifer Waldburger Jill Spivack, LMSW and Jennifer Waldburger, LCSW are family therapists and co-founders of Los Angeles-based Sleepy Planet, where they offer private sleep consultations and parent education. Their book and DVD, entitled The Sleepeasy Solution : The Exhausted Parent's Guide to Getting Your Child to Sleep, was released in May 2007. You can visit them at their website. Read the article
	Blythe Lipman Blythe Lipman is a nationally recognized baby expert and the author of Help! My Baby Came Without Instructions, an award-winning book of easy-to-use tips to make that first year with baby a breeze. Fast problem-solving for sleeping, crying, eating, teething, etc. in a list format. Visit her website to see more. Read the article
	Carolyn Ellis Divorce coach, Carolyn B. Ellis, is the founder of Thrive after Divorce and the author of The 7 Pitfalls of Single Parenting: What to Avoid to Help Your Children Thrive After Divorce. For more simple life-changing tips for single parents, visit her website to receive a FREE report. Read the article
	Whitney Wingerd Whitney Wingerd is the founder and editor of Mommies with Style, the online community for trendy Moms. She writes weekly on her "Mommy Style" column and blog on Disney's Family.com. She lives outside of Philadelphia with her two boys (3 and baby), husband and two cats. Read the article