parenting

More women, including mothers, are now starting their own businesses. Running a company can offer moms more flexibility and time for their families. But it also brings financial and emotional challenges. In this week's parenting conversation, guest host Maria Hinojosa speaks with three women about entrepreneurship for mothers: Marta Quintana, owner of Havana Road Artisanal Foods; Rita Blackwell, co-founder of Wine Express Tastings and Megan Gardner, founder of coupon service Plum District.

When Corey and Sheri Crawley's oldest daughter started kindergarten, the couple thought her withdrawn behavior was because she was the only African-American girl in her class. So they decided to do something about it. They created the Pretty Brown Girl brand of dolls and accessories. Host Michel Martin speaks with the Crawleys.