Yes, Pregnant Women Should Be Celebrated on Mother’s Day
It’s Mother’s Day this weekend, in case you’ve been living in a cave and have managed to miss the…
I’m Nine Weeks Pregnant And I Refuse To Live In The ‘I Might Miscarry’ Zone
I never really experienced a stress-free pregnancy. I was always jealous of the women who hadn’t had the experience…
Women Really Need To Speak The Eff Up About Their Miscarriages
A few years ago, I went through a string of losses – two miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy. One…
Proposed UK Legislation On Paternity Leave Could Bring ‘Mommy Wars’ To A Grinding Halt
I was already cripplingly depressed that America is one of the only developed nations that doesn’t legislate paid maternity…
Add ‘Put On A Happy Face’ To Your Pregnancy Tasks Because Prenatal Depression Ruins Kids
I know we all like to pretend that parenting is actually an equal and shared experience, but a new…
Nobody Cares About Your Big Gender Reveal — Except You
A couple of years ago, a good friend of mine was pregnant and having a hard time deciding whether…
The Big Bird Romney Attack Ad Is An Infuriating Waste Of Money
Obama has my vote. There is really nothing that could happen that would change that. But the Big Bird…
1 In 5 Americans Has No Religious Affiliation So Stop Asking Me When I’ll Baptize My Son
With new data from Pew Research Center showing one-fifth of Americans claim no religious affiliation whatsoever I don’t feel…
Jennifer Aniston Flashes Her Huge Engagement Ring To Complement Her Hugely Awesome Life
I’m a fan of Jennifer Aniston. Always have been always will be. Maybe it’s because I sympathized with her…
New Drinking Study Confirms That Everything Is Always Mom’s Fault
Sorry moms, you better think again before reaching for that glass of wine to reward yourself for another awesome…
Congratulations Perfect Parents! I Think You’re Lying
I ran into a friend on the street a couple weeks ago. She was strolling her toddler, and he…
I Became A ”˜Helicopter Parent’ After My Son Was Dropped From My Insurance
About six months ago, my then 18-month-old son was dropped by his insurance. No warning letter, no notice to…
Let’s Stop Pretending Children Are The Only Annoying People On Planes
I took my son on his first flight when he was eight months old. I didn’t sleep for about…
Labor Pains: My Parenting Choices Aren’t Choices Because I’m Broke
I’d like to think that my parenting choices are just that — choices. But at the end of the…