[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] I was chatting with a colleague the other day about toys we let our kids play with and TV shows we let them watch. She mentioned that she doesn’t care for her four-year-old son to play with things like guns and swords or to watch violent […]
Of all the teachers I’ve had, my four year-old son is by far my favorite. The kid’s a natural, and my hunch is that your children are naturals too. Children’s innate ability to educate their parents is uncanny and undoubtedly hilarious. Citing some great quotes from the master himself, here’s […]
I try my best not to judge other moms. I really do. You want to let your son wear princess pajamas and a tutu to the grocery store? No problem. You want to homeschool your child because you are afraid of the influences of public school? Right on. More power […]
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] Traveling by air these days comes with enough stress as it is, from long security lines and carry-on restrictions to pat-downs and potential X-ray exposure. Add children into the equation, and you might be tempted to call the whole thing off before you even leave for […]
If you know anyone with kids, chances are at some point you will need to buy those rugrats a present for a birthday party, baptism, or holiday. Well, before you do, LISTEN UP. As a victim of terrible children’s gift giving and on behalf of parents everywhere, I feel compelled […]
We get them all the time — those statements that seem like compliments on the surface but which contain deep-seated condescension and insult. And one of the worst targets for these? Moms. Check out these 5 backhanded mom compliments and know if you’ve received any, you’re not alone. It hit […]
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] Easter is a time for celebrating one’s faith, yes, but it’s also a time for coloring eggs and hiding baskets. Walk through any grocery or home goods store, and you’ll see them: end caps filled with giant chocolate bunnies and marshmallow peeps (can I just take […]
Pregnancy makes your brain shrink. Really, it’s a scientific fact. In 2002, researchers in London stuck healthy pregnant women and pregnant women with high blood pressure into MRI machines. The moms-to-be took a well-deserved nap while their brains were analyzed. Brains of healthy women shrunk during pregnancy until they delivered […]