My son's classmate committed suicide, and this is how we handled it
I was at my office when my 12-year-old son called me after school, like he does every afternoon. "Did you hear what happened at school today?" he asked. "No," I replied. "A girl in my class died......
View ArticleMommy tweets: Anna Faris on birthing Star-Lord’s son, Ciara, Savannah Guthrie
As you may or may not know, Mom actress Anna Faris is married to the adorably hunky Guardians of the Galaxy actor Chris Pratt, who plays Star-Lord in the hit movie. In case you don't know who he is,...
View ArticlePinterest boards according to babies
You may think that a baby would pin images of beautifully art-directed nurseries and delicious looking organic baby food that was carefully pureed by mom and dad, but I'm pretty sure that a baby would...
View Article7 Reasons you should teach your kids computer coding
Coding (computer programming) is the art of creating anything from computer games and iPhone apps to computational models that help us improve health care. As our kids grow up, this ability to code...
View ArticleMom, your naked body isn't going to scar your kid for life
I don't go out of my way to get naked in front of my kids, but I don't hide my body either. When my kids and I pile home from a day at the beach, we hop into the shower together. For now, my 5- and...
View ArticleBaby girl names inspired by famous sisters
Sometimes, sisters become sort of famous by association. They're pulled into the shadowy limelight of their better-known sister's fame. But not these women. Each and every one of them stands on her own...
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DIY infinity nursing cover scarf
Supplies: 28 x 60-inch piece of jersey-knit material Scissors Sewing machine Discover what to do when you've forgotten your breast pump >> Directions: Step 1: Cut the fabric First, cut your...
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The happiest breastfeeding stories of 2014
Photo credit: Julia Wykes The most popular article I've ever written was a happy breastfeeding story that started out as harassment and ended up awesome. In June, a mom was nursing her baby in her...
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What you need and what you don't need for your new baby
When I had my first baby in 2010, I already had a 3-year-old child from my husband's previous relationship. He still had bottles and other abandoned baby things hiding in cabinets and corners. By the...
View ArticleCool baby names inspired by Guardians of the Galaxy
After stealing a mysterious orb from the planet Morag, Star-Lord Peter Quill (portrayed by Chris Pratt) finds himself targeted by the villainous Ronan the Accuser (Lee Pace). To protect himself, and...
View ArticleBeing a single mom is dangerous for your health
Calling a babysitter for date night. Raucous discussions around the dinner table. Freedom to go out with girlfriends from time to time. I chose to leave those liberties behind when I moved out, and now...
View ArticleEverything that's wrong with trying to sleep train newborns
I've seen an article floating around about a "new method" to sleep train your newborn. I was honestly shocked to discover that this was not a joke. The article highlights the work of two pediatricians...
View ArticleSimple tips for back to school balance
Here are four smarty-pants strategies to start the school year off right. 1. Prepare meals together On nights when there are no after-school activities planned, involve your kids in meal prep. Ask...
View ArticleChallenging dads to 'be a father' isn't always up to dads
Facebook challenge Facebook challenge Kendell J. Smith, who claims he doesn't make Facebook videos, recently posted a video challenge to Facebook asking men to "be a father, take care of your kids, be...
View ArticleMom has unexpected and beautiful response to child's drawing on wall
I’m not sure how I would react in this inevitable situation, but I doubt I would respond as creatively or kindly as this mom did: A few things. I don't know what abstract concept this child was going...
View ArticleDon’t take bratty teen behavior personally
My kids' teen years were fairly easy, but it wasn't because they were that much better behaved than other kids. They got good grades and were on varsity sports teams, but they also engaged in some of...
View ArticleAbstinence-only sex education is a joke
So, that one time my mom gave me a six-pack of condoms at the dinner table with my stepfather and sister? Yeah, that happened. As a teen, I was mortified. As a parent, I'm thankful. Most of my friends...
View Article7 Moving photos of military moms breastfeeding in uniform
Robyn Roche-Paull wrote Breastfeeding in Combat Boots and founded the accompanying site as a hub for breastfeeding military moms. She began breastfeeding while on active duty in the U.S. Navy and...
View ArticleMom develops Ignore No More app to punish kids who don't call back
Sharon Standifird, from Texas, got fed up with her kids because they didn't always respond to her texts and calls. She put that frustration to work and developed the Ignore No More app, which allows a...
View ArticleMom, don't overshare my life on your Facebook
I used to be jealous that social media didn't exist when my kids were little. I would look at adorable photos others posted of their babies and toddlers and wish I could have taken advantage of the...
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