Why the U.S. is Last in Maternity Leave — and Why No One Cares
Did you know that the U.S. is one of only two countries in the developed world to NOT provide paid…
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FDA Issues Warning about Teething Medications
This week the Food and Drug Administration issued an official public health alert advising parents to bypass over-the-counter teething medications…
10 Things You Really Would Miss If You Didn’t Have Kids
Kids add a lot to our lives, and I don’t just mean in the way of extra bills and gray…
Video: Brother Finds Out about 5th Sister on the Way
My seven-year-old stepson Ferris has it tough when it comes to siblings. He has a college-age older sister, and three…
School Year Reflections: Making Mom Friends
It can be tough making mom friends once you are a mom, especially if you are a mom who does not…
5 Things No One Tells You about a Home-Based Business
It’s no secret that working from home is on the rise. Have a home based business seems to be trending.…
In Full Bloom: Four Summers as a Family
There is a parasitic plant attached to a palm tree on the outskirts of our yard that we call our…
Universal Preschool: A Mom’s Argument in Favor
Why universal preschool can give all kids a boost My third child will start Kindergarten this fall. In our combined…
Top 10 Parenting Quotes from Maya Angelou
Losing poet, activist and Phenomenal Woman Maya Angelou this week struck a personal chord with me. Maya Angelou’s death, while…
10 Things I’d Tell the “Me” from 10 Years Ago
This weekend I celebrated my 32nd birthday and I have to say, it was my best birthday yet. In addition…
