Jennifer Louden is the author of the best-selling "The Woman's Comfort Book" (HarperCollins, 1992), as well as four other popular titles. You may have seen her on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "Home and Family Show" and other programs, or in Glamour, Redbook, Shape, People, Good Housekeeping, or Self.

Ann Douglas is the author of "The Unofficial Guide to Childcare," "Baby Science: How Babies Really Work," and "The Unofficial Guide to Having A Baby." Ann has appeared as a guest on a number of television and radio shows.

Caryl Kristensen and Marilyn Kentz, better known as "The Mommies", make their living joking about kids, family life and the stresses of motherhood. Their NBC sitcom, ABC talk show, their Showtime and Lifetime specials and their recent book, "The Mother Load," all illustrate their honest and comedic view on life.

Jonni McCoy is the author of "Miserly Moms - Living On One Income In a Two Income Economy" (Full Quart Press) and "Frugal Families - Making the Most of Your Hard Earned Money" (Holly Hall Publications).

Toni Weschler, fertility guru and author of the best-selling, "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" (HarperPerennial).

Suzanne Arms, internationally acclaimed author ("Immaculate Deception), photojournalist and natural birthing activist.

Katie Allison Granju and Betsy Babb Kennedy, RN, MSN, authors of the forthcoming book, "Attachment Parenting: Instinctive Care for Your Baby and Young Child" (Pocket Books)

Ariel Gore of "Hip Mama" -- activist, writer and mom.

Nell Minow, aka The Movie Mom, is the author of "The Movie Mom's Guide to Family Movies," to be published by Avon in the spring of 1999. She has written for Parents, Family Fun, Child, Slate and Brainplay.