Monthly Archives: June, 2010
Sleepover Stress
Earlier this year on our Facebook fan site, we asked a debate question about sleepovers (yea or nea?) that dusted up quite a controversy. Many moms have opted to nix the idea altogether for fear of potential predators, while others thought it was overstating things to assume that every sleepover is fraught with danger. The (…) MORE »
Sleepover Stress
get born fans and readers get mouthy about sleepovers. This is a hot one! Give us your two cents!
The Imposter Mother
Carol Lang’s bracing honesty begs a response.
The Imposter Mother
by Carol Lang When I was a kid, I didn’t play house. I didn’t play with dolls. I played kick-ball and climbed trees. I chased boys, rode my bike and roller-skated all over the neighborhood. I was a Girl Scout, but did poorly in all things “traditionally domestic.” My mom gave up after a while. (…) MORE »
A Shining Example vs. A Horrible Warning
Cathy Burke tells it straight. Which is it? A shining example? A horrible warning? Your turn!
A Shining Example vs. A Horrible Warning
My baby sister is about to have her first child. Poor thing. I love her but am having a hard time being supportive as well as not scaring the shit out of her. I have not held back my complaints about parenting my own children and cannot imagine why she wants to do it. I (…) MORE »
