By Jenny Schafer for Celebrity Baby Scoop

Mom-of-two Jessica Alba, 31, covers the February issue of InStyle and opens up about life with husband Cash Warren and their two daughters Honor, 4½, and Haven, 16 months. …Don’t miss the rest!

By Jenny Schafer for Celebrity Baby Scoop

Newlyweds Mario Lopez and Courtney Mazza teamed up with NIVEA for its “Kiss of the Year” contest on Facebook in search for America’s greatest love story. The winning couple rang in the new year with Mario and Courtney — parents to 2-year-old daughter Gia — in New York City’s Times Square. …Want to know more? Click here to continue!

By Jessica DeRubbo

Matthew and Camila McConaughey have officially welcomed their third child, son Livingston Alves McConaughey, according to People. The baby boy was born on 12/28/12 at 7:43 a.m. On his Whosay page, Matthew wrote, “He greeted the world at 9 lbs., and 21 inches. Bless up and thank you for your well wishes.”

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By Jenny Schafer for Celebrity Baby Scoop

The road to parenthood wasn’t easy for Wolverine star Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness.

During a Tuesday appearance on Katie, the Les Miserables star opened up about adopting their two children — son Oscar, 12, and daughter Ava, 7. …Don’t miss the rest! Click here for more.

By Jenny Schafer for Celebrity Baby Scoop

30 Rock star Jane Krakowski recently partnered with Bank Of America to raise thousands for Feeding America. The mom-of-one says that “giving back is such a big part of the holidays and Christmas.”

Jane opens up to Celebrity Baby Scoop about her son Bennett, 20 months, and hosting Christmas this year in his honor. She goes on to talk about the “sad goodbye” on 30 Rock that will finish just days before Christmas. “They did a really great job” with the series finale and gave the “characters a beautiful send-off,” she says. …Want to know more? Click here to continue!

By Jennifer Ross

With her long list of accomplishments, Gwen Stefani claims her biggest moment is having a family with husband Gavin Rossdale. The couple just celebrated their 10-year anniversary, a huge accomplishment in the music industry. In an interview with Vogue, published in the January 2013 issue, the No Doubt lead singer describes her lasting marriage as, “It’s pride. You feel proud. There are just so many rewards that come with it… It’s like these wars that go on and then you kind of get through to the other side, and it’s like, ‘Wow.’” The glue to their marriage — their two children, sons Kingston James McGregor, 6½, and Zuma Nesta Rock, 4. “Having kids takes the whole relationship to another place. It is the ultimate collaboration.” From success at work to at home, Stafani, 43, sometimes can’t believe anyone can be this lucky in life. Every day I’m like, ‘Really? Are you serious? Thank you, God. This is too good.’”

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By Jenny Schafer for Celebrity Baby Scoop

Grammy Award-winner Alicia Keys opens up to Scholastic Parent & Child’s December/January issue about her 2-year-old son Egypt, the joys of motherhood and balancing work and family life with husband Swizz Beatz.

On being a new mom: “Being a parent has made me more open, more connected to myself, more happy, and more creative. I’m more discerning in what I do and how I do it. It’s just made me a better person all the way around.” …Don’t miss the rest! Click here for more.

By Jenny Schafer for Celebrity Baby Scoop

After three months of a blissful maternity leave with her newborn son Duke, E! News host Giuliana Rancic is returning to work.

“I could give you the Hollywood answer and just say it’s been great going back to work,” she tells Life & Style. “But the real answer is, it’s hard. What’s important now is different from what was important a few months ago.” …Want to know more? Click here to continue.

By Kirstin Mirtich for Celebrity Baby Scoop

Although Michael Bublé has enjoyed a successful singing career, the Canadian crooner has no qualms about putting aside his busy schedule to raise a family one day.

“It can’t always be like that; I won’t allow it to be like that,”  the Grammy Award-winner explains. “When I do have children, my priority will be my family.”

“I’ll continue for a couple more years, and then it’s not that I’m going to stop,” he adds. “But I’ll definitely probably slow down the pace, so that I can not have to hate myself for not being there for the family.”

The 37-year-old star says that married life to Argentine actress Luisana Lopilato is wonderful but admits their busy careers sometimes kept them apart.

“Yes, we are definitely apart quite a bit, but I try to hang out with her as much as possible,” he reveals. “We try to get together, and when she’s on set making her movies, I go down there, and my job is to rub her feet and bring her coffee basically.”

In the meantime, Michael is excited about the possibility of collaborating with actress Reese Witherspoon on his next album.

“By all accounts it would be true. I just really am a big fan, and so myself and my camp, we wanted to do this with her, and we were thrilled that she was excited about it too.”

By Carolyn Robertson for Celebrity Baby Scoop

Melissa Joan Hart packed up the kids and headed to Alabama, where her husband Mark Wilkerson is from, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Melissa & Joey star took to Twitter to share a couple of photos from the trip, including this cute one of her middle son Brady: “Ready for our flight. ALabama here we come!” she wrote.

A huge fan of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team, Melissa was also busy Tweeting about this year’s Iron Bowl. It sounds like her boys are already inheriting her team pride.

“Brady (4yr old) saw an Auburn clad car pass us and exclaimed ‘we’re gonna beat the hell outta them!’ #rammerjammer #pottymouth,” she wrote.

She and her musician hubby are also parents to sons Mason and Tucker.

By Kirsten Mirtich for Celebrity Baby Scoop

When it came to choosing a name for her first born son Edward Duke, mama and reality television star Giuliana Rancic wanted to name him after his proud papa Bill Rancic. However, her hubby wasn’t as keen on the idea as she was.

“I’ve never been a fan of the ‘junior.’ I want to give him his own identity,” the 41-year-old father reasons in a clip from the November 13th episode of Giuliana & Bill — which was filmed just prior to Duke’s August 2012 arrival. “If he wants to name his son after me, then I’ve earned it.”

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By Nic Baird

Despite announcing their split in March, actress Jennie Garth and actor Peter Facinelli came together Saturday to support their daughter at a soccer game, People reports. After 11 years of marriage, they could still cheer together for their 6-year-old daughter Fiona. The former couple were joined by their other daughters, Luca, 15, and Lola, 9. Both have said the other is a great parent. “Co-parenting takes two great parents to put their differences aside and focus on the children,” Facinelli, the former Twilight star, said last month.

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By Nic Baird

Beverly Hills, 90210 alum Ian Ziering is expecting his second child with wife Erin, according to People. The actor called this new addition to the family a “dream come true.” They’ve taught their 18 month old daughter, Mia Loren, to point to Erin’s belly and say ‘baby,’ Ziering said. The couple married in May 2010, and though their family is growing, Ziering continues to act, direct, produce and pitch TV shows. “I have a lot of irons in the fire,” Ziering said. Erin is in her second trimester, the baby is due in May, and its sex is unknown.

How does the dynamic change when you add a second child to your family?

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By Nic Baird

British singer-songwriter Adele Adkins had a baby boy on Friday, according to People. Right now she’s avoiding the spotlight to spend time with her newborn and the child’s father, boyfriend Simon Konecki. “Obviously we’re over the moon and very excited but please respect our privacy at this precious time,” the Grammy winner wrote on her website when she announced the pregnancy in June. The new mother disappears as fans are treated to her theme for the upcoming James Bond film,  Skyfall.

How does having a child affect your relationship?

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By Nicole Weintraub

Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon enjoyed a bonding family day at the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles, according to People. The couple posted for photos along with their eighteen-month twins — Moroccan and Monroe. Recently, Carey has been in the news regarding her feud with Nicki Minaj as the two are fellow judges on American Idol. Despite recent rumors regarding the fighting between the two, Idol’s producers commented that the two are, “one of the best, most passionate, dynamic and invested judging panels”. Regardless of whether or not the feud is all it is hyped up to be in the tabloids, the family seemed at ease as they enjoyed cotton candy, roller coasters and balloons.

What are some ways to keep the spark alive in your relationship when you have kids?

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By Jessica Smith

Parenthood, that is, bringing a child into this world with your own DNA, is a miracle. Sure, it’s an extraordinary undertaking and a definite blessing, but it can also be one giant pain in the butt. As a result, deciding to have children as a married couple is a gargantuan step that will forever change your lives. Although you can expect to lose your privacy and most likely your mind, you can also expect to feel love and gratitude beyond anything you’ve ever experienced. However great these rewards, and perhaps because of the many potential troubles, these Hollywood couples remain kid-free:

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By Nicole Weintraub

Edward Duke Rancic was welcomed into the world on Wednesday by parents Bill and Giuliana Rancic, according to People. This is the first child for the couple who have had difficulties with infertility. Following a miscarriage and breast cancer, Guiliana was able to announce her pregnancy via gestational surrogate and shared the baby’s sex this past June. The newest addition to the Rancic family weighed in at 7 lbs, 4 oz. The couple is ecstatic to be gifted with a little one.

What are some ways having a child can bring you closer as a couple?

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By Nicole Weintraub

Former reality star Kristin Cavallari has decided to take on designing a shoe collection with the brand Chinese Laundry. According to People, the new mom has toned down her wardrobe since welcoming her son with Jay Cutler. She stopped wearing heels in the latter part of her pregnancy but in reference to being reunited with her pumps she announces, “I’m looking forward to the first time.” This designer isn’t just stopping at a shoe line though as she has a jewelry line coming out in February and hopes for a maternity line in the future.

What are some ways to feel attractive after having a baby?

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Brand new parents Anna Faris and Chris Pratt have welcomed their son Jack into the family on Saturday according to UsMagazine.com. Anna went into labor prior to her due date leading Jack to spend some time in the NICU. The couple has asked the public for privacy while their son remains in the hospital. Faris and Pratt have been planning to have a child, having decided that the time had come to add a little bundle of joy to their family.

How do you know if your partner will make a good parent?

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By Carolyn Robertson for Celebrity Baby Scoop

Mom-of-three Céline Dion bares just about all in the pages of the September issue of V magazine. Posing for a series of sultry pics for photographer Sebastian Faena, the Canadian songstress, who has sons René-Charles, Nelson and Eddy with her husband René Angélil, opens up about music and motherhood.

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On being an open book: “I’ve been an open book all my life, and I think that’s why people like me. I’ve been criticized for it, but I’m not forcing myself to be the person that you see…. For me to tell someone that my husband had cancer, that we were struggling to have kids, or whatever we’ve gone through, talking about my life lets people know the real me. I’ve shared everything with them.They come for the whole package. I don’t think they just come for the songs.”

On motherhood: “I thought I had a life before, but until I was a mom, I had no idea. Why would I want a hit? Why would I want to win awards? There is nothing I can hope and wish for my career: I can just hope to be blessed as a mother for the rest of my life the way I am now.”

On her legacy: “Motherhood. Without a doubt. I did not lose myself to try to realize a dream. Everyone thinks that now I’ve climbed this ladder and I’m at the top of the top of the top. I really see the opposite. When I was five and nine and twelve, I was on the top of the ladder and I was looking down. My head was in the clouds. In time I came down the ladder. I’m a mother now. I’m more grounded now than ever before.”

By Jenny Schafer for Celebrity Baby Scoop

Academy Award-nominated actress Maggie Gyllenhaal appears in Scholastic Parent & Child’s August/September Back-to-School issue discussing her new film ‘Won’t Back Down,’ mommy politics, and her two daughters Ramona, 5, and Gloria, 4 months.

On mommy wars: “I used to be judgmental of the way other people would parent. I would look at someone talking on a cell phone while her baby was asleep in a stroller and think, ‘How can that mother have her cell phone out?’ Then you actually have a baby and you’re like, she’s sleeping; I have 10 minutes; I’ll make three phone calls. I think so much of my judgement–not only about how people parent, but about people in general– went away when I became a mom.”

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Bourne Legacy star Rachel Weisz has never truly been open about her secretive year-long marriage with Daniel Craig…until now. UsMagazine.com reports that in the September issue of Marie Claire UK Weisz shares how their relationship evolved and what it’s like balancing motherhood, her career and Craig’s career. When asked if it was love at first sight, Weisz said, “It wasn’t really like that; we’d been friends for ages.” Without delving into too many details, Weisz felt more comfortable talking about her career rather than her love life. “You both understand you’ve got to be flexible,” she says. “Every few months you start a new job.” It sounds like this acting duo has found the perfect balancing act between overexposure and privacy.

What details of your marriage should you keep to yourself?

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By Jenny Schafer for Celebrity Baby Scoop

Jennifer Lopez gets gorgeous in Givenchy on the cover of InStyle‘s September 2012 issue, on newsstands August 17. In the interview, J.Lo, 43, opens up about being mom to 4-year-old twins Max and Emme and “believing in love.”

On motherhood: “Of course, I’m the same as any parent. I feel the pressures of wanting to be a great parent and of wanting to do right by my children. I feel the pressure of knowing you can’t be perfect even though you want to be. One thing I’ve learned: Being a mom, or a dad, is the most important job there is. It doesn’t matter who you are. You have to embrace it for everything that it is.”

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Kristin Cavallari is officially a mom! The Hills star gave birth to her first son, Camden Jack Cutler, with Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler on Wednesday. According to People, the 25-year old tweeted, “Being a mom is the most incredible feeling. I am so in love with this little boy!” Now that the couple has welcomed the new addition to their family, their wedding plans can go into full swing. The stars have been engaged since January after a short split.

How do you know if your partner will be a good parent?

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