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Mother's Day Gifts I'll Never Forget
Some years, Mother's Day seems to go by like any o...
“You’ll understand better when you’re a mom”.
“You’ll understand better when you&rsq...
Mother's Day Tea
Every year, I put on a Mother's Day Tea for my st...
Handprint Craft Mother's Day Gifts
These handprint crafts are a perfect Mother's Day...
Mother's Day Gifts With a Difference
There comes a time in every girl’s life whe...
The Origin of Mothering Sunday
Mothering Sunday is, for me, a day of rest (as a ...
Mother's Day Quotes
My mum and I have a great relationship. We talk a...
Mother's Day Facts and Funnies
Here are some basic facts about the origins of Mo...
Mother's Day Around the World
What ever day of the year it is celebrated on, an...
6 Mother’s Day Jewelry Gifts Under $75
Every year for Mother’s Day (and Christmas,...
Mother's Day Gifts for Mommy Bloggers
It really takes a blogger to know a blogger, but t...
Give Your Mom a Flip Video Camera for Her Day
If you are looking for a unique Mother’s Day...
Making Memories with Open House
Spring is in the air! This means that for several...
Give a Zaky to Your NICU to Celebrate Moms Special Day
I will always have a special place in my heart fo...
Mothers Day Gifts For Moms That Read
If your Mom loves to read, why not give her a gift...
A Bitter-Sweet Day for Many!
Mother's Day is supposed to be a beautiful day to...
Mom- You Are The ice Cream
This Mothers Day, praise and recognition and dande...
Celebrating Motherhood
The position of 'motherhood' is the oldest occupa...
Mother's Day: A Stepmother's Perspective
I spent about two hours on my first Mother&rsquo...
I remember my mother
Ever since I became a mother in 1991, I thought t...
Type-A Mom Home Page Redesign
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Holiday Gift Ideas
It can be tough for busy moms to juggle life and h...
Welcome to Type-A Mom
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Hiring Mom Writers
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Earning Affiliate Revenue in Mom Articles
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Hiring Mom Editors
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Type-A Mom - Real Moms Sharing Real Advice
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Supercool Supermom Type-A Mom 1-Year Anniversary Contest
Type-A Mom is now a year old. Isn't she just ador...
Your New and Improved Profile Page
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Supercool Supermom Contest Winners
The Type-A Mom Supercool Supermom 1-Year Anniversa...
Back to School Contest
Back to school season can be a crazy time of year ...
Election 2008: Get Your Butt to the Polls
When it comes to politics women talk a good game ...
Skills Your Preschooler Needs Before School Starts
Preschool is just as the name implies, before scho...
Stress-Free Back to Preschool
The holiday is over, it is back to the routine of ...
Homeschool Field Trips
Guide to planning and scheduling educational field...
Back to School Adjustment Tips for Children
Back to school is a hard time for children. They m...
Back to School Clothes Shopping on a Budget
Back to school clothes shopping is something as a ...
Healthy School Day Breakfasts
The school year is quickly approaching and with it...
School Zone Product Review
With summer quickly wrapping up and school quickly...
Back-to-School with a Learning Disability
Back-to-school time can be challenging when you h...
Save Green and Be Green This School Year
Saving money and reducing waste are my goals for ...
Back-to-School Routines
Routines help children to develop their sense of ...
Tuition Times Two: Paying for Preschool with Twins
Long gone are the days when twins came with built-...
Why Would Anybody Homeschool?
When people find out that my children are taught ...
Back to School Bash Co-hosted by Type-A Mom and MommyTalk
Hey, moms and dads! Getting ready for back to scho...
Am I Prepared for Pre-School?
As a mother, you always know that day is going to...
12 Step Back to School Readiness Program
There really ought to be a 12 step program to get ...
New Kindergartener - Read This!
Last year my oldest child went off to kindergarte...
Back to School Shopping - the Smart Way
Thinking about school supplies? Worried? You can b...
Coping with the first day of kindergarten (or day care)
You’ve been dreading this day for weeks mont...
Creative box lunches
What do you think your kids say when they open the...
Shop Sales for Back to School Supplies
The price of gas is in the stratosphere. The cos...
Healthy Fundraising Ideas
Just the mere mention of a "Bake Sale" strikes fea...
Healthier Ideas for Bake Sales
Bake Sales are a standard fundraiser for many grou...
Preventing Dehydration and Heat-Related Problems in Children
Children who play Back to School sports and practi...
4 Simple Steps to Getting Homework Projects Completed on Time and Without Tears
If you have a child in school, you are bound to fa...
Trying to Conceive
Trying to conceive is a time filled with laugs an...
Trying to Conceive Abbreviations
If you're just beginning to navigate the wealth of...
Great Gifts for Women Trying to Conceive
I acknowledge that this stage is a little tricky t...
Going On a Conception Vacation!
Have you been on a conception vacation? Joking wi...
Being Creative While Trying to (pro)Create
I can think of nothing more magical than being abl...
Convincing Myself Now Was the Right Time to Start Trying
How long did it take to convince yourself that now...
Having Kids is Worth the Struggle
For some trying to conceive, it isn't as easy as ...
A Helpful Technique for Trying to Conceive
Many women assume that monitoring their menstrual...
Top Ten Things To Do Before Starting a Family
Here is my somewhat lighthearted look at things I ...
Keeping the Romance Alive During Fertility Treatments
Conception the old fashioned way just doesn't happ...
The Laws of Procreation
At the tender age of 17 I became "one of those" pr...
Pregnancy after a Loss
If you as a mother have gone through the devastati...
In Vitro Fertilization Marks 30-Year Landmark
The first baby conceived using In Vitro Fertilizat...
Clever Comebacks for the Fertility Challenged
We've all heard the questions and comments. Heck...
The Clomid Diaries
My adventure with Clomid began about 8 months aft...
The Big O - Ovulation
When you're trying to conceive, ovulation is wher...
Using Acupuncture to Increase Fertility
In 2008, China brought us the Olympics. Over 5,00...
Self Help Strategies for PCOS
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects nearly ...
Does What You Eat Impact Your Trying to Conceive Plan?
The popular saying ‘You are what you eat’ can be a...
Can You Influence Your Baby’s Gender?
From the beginning of time, women have tried to i...
Dealing with Trying to Conceive and Mothers Day
With Mother's Day fast approaching, it seems like ...
Four Causes of Male Infertility
When a couple has difficulty conceiving almost ev...
The effects of IVF medications on your body
Here is some information on what your doctor migh...
Knowing When You are Most Fertile
Surprisingly most of us do not know that there is ...
Trying to Become a Mother
The decision to have a baby is so momentous for a...
Preconception Checklist for Women
It is vitally important for women to have a precon...
Conception Diet - How Your Diet Can Aid in Conception
The foods you eat or don’t eat play a signif...
When To Conceive After Miscarriage
The anticipation of that new little one coming in...
Pre-conception Checkup for Him
If you are planning to get pregnant, you know that...
Trying to Conceive Ramblings
Trying to conceive, known on many pregnancy forums...
Bed Rest
Bed rest during pregnancy is anything but relaxin...
Bed Rest and Your Other Children: How to Remain the Mommy
Probably one of the most difficult things to mana...
Bed Rest Resources
Looking for a place to connect with other moms on...
Bed Rest : a Guide for Family and Friends
You’ve realized that you need to accept help while...
Tertia on Bed Rest
If you’re a regular mommy blog reader, chances are...
Relieving Bed Rest Boredom
If you’ve been on bed rest for any length of time,...
Enjoying Bed Rest
Anyone who’s been on pregnancy bed rest woul...
How Restful is Bed Rest?
Now that you’re satisfied that bed rest is t...
And your name is...?
“So what gives you the right to pontificate...
Bed rest: don't take it lying down
The first time I was sentenced to bed during a pre...
Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an amazing time in a woman's life, f...
Top Ten Gifts for Pregnant Women
As soon as I became pregnant with my son, everythi...
Pregnant on Halloween? Some Popular Costume Ideas
Here are some popular costumes for pregnant women...
Working Out Throughout Pregnancy
Being pregnant can be one of the most joyous times...
Great Gifts for Pregnant Moms
At a loss as to what to get for your pregnant wif...
So You Want to Start a Pregnancy Blog?
Our parents kept photo albums and "baby books" chr...
Throwing a Baby Shower? Think Diaper Raffle!
Before I was ever pregnant, a good friend of mine...
Water Therapy- Great For Pregnant Women
Speaking for myself, when I was pregnant both tim...
How and Why to Choose an Obstetrician Carefully
Choosing an obstetrician for a first pregnancy is...
Pregnant? Assert Yourself with Your Doctor
If you have ever left your doctor's office with u...
First Trimester of Pregnancy
In early pregnancy, mom may only be aware of the ...
Easing the Discomforts of Early Pregnancy
Nearly all expectant mothers experience one or mo...
Do You Want to Know the Gender?
One of the first questions that many people ask ex...
How to cope devastating news about a pregnancy!
You're late, the possibility of being pregnant is...
Creating a Birth Plan
Most expectant mothers have a vision of what they...
Bleeding During Early Pregnancy
Bleeding during pregnancy can scare a pregnant wo...
Surviving Morning Sickness
Few things can bring fear into the hearts of preg...
Everyone’s Excited about Pregnancy…. Why Not Me?
“You’re pregnant?!? How wonderful! You...
Gestational Diabetes Coping Tips
A gestational diabetes diagnosis can be terrifying...
Your Nutrition During Pregnancy
Is your diet so-so? Now is the best time to eat p...
Pregnancy Nutrition and Diet
Is your pregnancy diet so-so? During pregnancy, it...
Bed Rest Escapes
Getting put on bed rest during pregnancy means eve...
Beauty Tips for Pregnant Women
Pregnant women are beautiful, but they may not fee...
Fitness tips for pregnant women
A pregnant woman is not fragile. The differences ...
Pregnant Travel Safety Tips
Traveling while pregnant isn't always off-limits, ...
Birth
Giving birth is one of the most powerful experien...
What if Your Water Breaks in a Full-Term Pregnancy?
When you are pregnant, there are a lot of unknowns...
Getting the Birth You Want: Some Food for Thought
Most women I know have not read an entire book ab...
Thinking about a Home Birth or Natural Birth? Some Books You Should Read!
When I was pregnant with my son, I hadn't really c...
My Home Birth Team
A birthing team is important in any childbirth set...
Fear of Delivery
Fear. This is the one thing that has been a common...
Famous Movie Birth Scenes
Before basic cable channels like Discovery Health ...
How and Why to Choose Your Delivery Hospital Carefully
When most women find out that they are pregnant fo...
Tips for Having a Healthy Homebirth
In the Aug. 7 issue of Time magazine, author Ada...
Shorter Labor
My first labor was a bit over 19 hours total. I v...
Laboring in Water
Of all the labor-pain management techniques I lea...
Hospital Packing List
I know that as a type A kind of mom that having a...
Giving Birth for the First Time and Preparing for the Unexpected
As I was preparing to give birth the first time, I...
Stages of Labor
One of the best ways to prepare for labor and giv...
The Miracle of Birth
It has always fascinated me that when a group of w...
Birthing A Child is Like....OMFG!
First time mothers to be, this is for you! I kn...
Newborn Hospital Security
This has happened to all of us. You are walking o...
Cesarean Sections, or C-Section Births
You were just told your baby will be delivered by...
What is a Doula?
What is a doula? I had heard the term before, ye...
NICU
The NICU, or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, is a f...
Nation Failing in Preemie Birth Rates
The new annual report card from the March of Dime...
Prematurity Awareness Month November 2008
Did you know that November is Prematurity Awarenes...
Identifying, Understanding and Working with Grieving NICU Parents Presentation
Having a newborn admitted to the NICU (Neonatal In...
Memories at the NICU: a heart pounding moment
A mom should be very optimistic on the welfare of...
Preemies and Reflux - Tips and Tricks
Preemies can have a variety of problems with feedi...
Autism and Preemies
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, I've been doin...
Siblings: When Your Preemie isn't an Only Child
The issue of siblings in the NICU is very importan...
The Zaky - A Helping Hand for Your NICU Baby
The Zaky is a special ergodynamic therapeutic pil...
An Easter Wish for NICU Parents
With the Easter Season on us very soon, I am remi...
Must Read Books for Preemie Parents
Having a preemie is a difficult journey, and unfo...
Breaking NEWS: A Premature Baby Falls From a Moving Train and Survives
In Ahmedabad, India, a mother went into premature...
Dressing Your Preemie in the NICU: A Guide to Preemie Clothes
I've had plenty of experience with preemie clothe...
Toys for Preemies
With every preemie that comes home the NICU, each ...
What Can I Say When a NICU Baby Dies?
During a time of loss, such as the death of a new...
Dealing with Family Conflict While You're in the NICU
I follow a variety of preemie message boads on the...
What to Say or Do for a NICU Parent
When a baby has been admitted to the NICU, family ...
Complimentary NICU eBook Available for Download
"For Those Who Hold the Littlest Hands" is a free...
A QUEST to Discover Why Such a High Preterm Rate in the U.S.
Despite all of the high-tech medical and scientifi...
Picking a Pediatrician for Your Preemie
Leaving the NICU is both an exciting and anxiety p...
Who's Who? Staff in the NICU
To some parents, one of the most confusing parts o...
Breastfeeding in the NICU
When your baby is in the NICU, it is even more imp...
NICU Milestones
One of the most common questions parents ask when ...
New Motherhood
You don't just wake up the day after you deliver ...
Why You Should Join a Moms' Group (and where to look for one!)
We've all heard that becoming a mother for the fir...
Mama Time: It's Not Just for the Kids
I used to be a bit of a party animal in my day. I...
Getting Ready for Motherhood, Part Two: Changes in Your Post-Baby Relationship
Some couples get a puppy before they have their fi...
Getting Ready for Motherhood: Part One
When I was pregnant, I thought all there was to pr...
Postpartum Depression - You're Not Alone
When exactly does postpartum depression go away? ...
Newborns Are All the Same, Right?
It is not easy being a new mother, but it is also...
Changing My Identity
When a little girl grows up, no one prepares her ...
The Pink Elephant in the Parental Living Room
When you announced you were pregnant, what did you...
First Time Mom’s Biggest Challenge
Advice is everywhere when you're pregnant or carin...
A Mom's Advice is the Best Advice
This was what my fortune cookie read the other ni...
To Schedule or Not to Schedule....That is the Question
It seems a little unfair that the most important j...
What Is It Like to Become a Mother for the Very First Time?
What Is It Like to Become a Mother for the Very Fi...
Finding Time for Friends
I’ve never been the type who likes to stay at home...
Becoming a Family When Your Family is Far Away
Four years ago, my husband (who was only my boyfri...
Finally! A forum for New Mothers!
I have always believed that new moms deserved a f...
New Mother Culture Shock
Romantic myths abound of what it feels like to bec...
The Stages of Transition to Motherhood
It is assumed that a woman becomes a mother once s...
The Top Ten Essentials Needed To Survive The First Two Weeks of Motherhood
All the pregnancy books & magazines will give you ...
Welcome to Motherhood: Becoming a Mother
What does it mean to be a mother? There is a tende...
Babies
They cry, they poop, they gurgle and coo, but the...
Babies and Gifts - A Quick Guide
I remember waking up on Christmas morning when my...
The Importance of Language
I know you're busy. I know you have a million lit...
Shake, Rattle and Roll Teether Review
The Shake, Rattle & Roll Teether by PLAYSKOOL, ava...
Traveling with Baby - Ten Things to Bring on the Plane
At one point or another you might have to board a...
Holiday Season Troubleshooting
As the weather gets cooler and pumpkins start to ...
A Guide to Baby Fevers
All joking aside, I know just how terrifying it i...
When to Call Your Baby's Doctor
Your tiny little infant is red faced and wailing,...
Baby Pictures and Memories
I know that when you’re holding a screaming infant...
Supporting Friends Who Have Lost A Baby
Suggestions for supporting friends who have lost a...
Introducing Solids
We all want what is best for our children. As par...
Skinny Baby
Last month at my daughter's check up, the doctor ...
Babyproofing for Crawlers
Is your baby crawling yet? Mine is 9 months old (...
Nightmare on Gum Street.....TEETHING!
So, my beloved daughter is teething...need I say m...
Swaddling 101 - Because a Happy Baby is a Swaddled Baby
Baby nurses in hospitals are miracle workers. They...
Who is This Baby and Why Don't I Recognize Her?
Bringing home a new baby is disconcerting in more ...
Free Formula
If you have ever had to buy formula for your baby,...
Precautions for Formula Preparation
Should you sterilize the water you use to prepare ...
Food for Baby
What kind of food can I cook for my baby? Here are...
Soothe a Crying Baby
Babies are notorious for crying and fussing for wh...
Choosing a Baby Crib
When it comes to getting things ready for the bab...
Post Natal Depression After 1 Year
It is estimated post-natal depression affects 1 in...
How Becoming a Mom Changes You
Becoming a mom changes you. The first year of you...
Child Led Weaning
Recent information has lead to Unicef’s Baby...
Car Seat Safety
Although parents take so much trouble to choose a ...
Toddlers
Toddler parenting can be exciting and challenging...
Toddlers, Coughs and Colds
It’s that time of year again. The colors hav...
The Trials of the Tyrannical Toddler: 5 Steps to Better Behavior
When your baby was first born, it was all hugs an...
Toddler Color, Shape, Number Matching Game Review
The Ladybirds Multi Match Game, sold by Hazelnut K...
Birthday Parties for 2-Year-Olds: Planning Tips
So, your child is turning two and you want to plan...
Easy and Inexpensive Halloween Costumes for Toddlers
Halloween will be here soon and you don't need to ...
Halloween Safety for Toddlers
Halloween with your toddler or one of many, safety...
Toddler Snacks: The Way to a Better (Less Messy!) Popsicle
It's a hot day, and your child just came in from p...
Double Trouble: Girls with Attitudes
I have 2 girls aged 2 at the moment and they are ...
Teaching Toddlers to Share
Toddler’s don’t understand the concept...
A Toddler's First Haircut
While a child’s first haircut can happen at ...
The Meadow : Review of a Toddler-Safe Computer Game From ClickToy Interactive
With all of the computer and internet programs tha...
Dining Out With a Toddler
Are you resistant to dine out with your toddler? ...
Summer Toddler Safety Tips
Summer is here! Some of the best childhood memori...
Parenting a Toddler
When the word toddler comes to mind your instant t...
Making Toddler Bedtime a Little Easier
When the bedtime blues have got you down...all it ...
A Toddler's First Bed
There is going to come a time when your toddler is...
Finding Wide Toddler Shoes
There is only one thing that is harder to find tha...
Toddler Development and Play
Your toddler is in the middle of a phenomenal gro...
Healthy Finger Foods For Toddlers
Your toddler is at a busy time in his life. Getti...
Traveling With a Toddler: Navigating Airport Security
Navigating airport security is tricky enough. If ...
Toddler World
Who knew that the moment your little boo-boo, swee...
The Spank Factor - Toddlers
I remember sitting at a restaurant with my husban...
Handling Public Temper Tantrums
Temper tantrums are the biggest test of a parent&...
Indoor Winter Activities for Toddlers
What do you get when you combine cold winter weath...
Avoiding Toddler Tantrums
Tantrums for toddlers are like appearances by Swi...
Winter Safety Tips for Toddlers
When you are the parent of a toddler the safety of...
Preschoolers
Parenting preschoolers is a wonderful and challen...
Edible Paint Crafts for Kids
What better way to spend a day indoors during win...
Fun Autumn Crafts For Preschoolers
For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere summer...
Getting it All Done
I've been a co-ordinator for a moms group for ove...
Preschoolers and the Hate Word
The last five or six days Woody has found a new w...
Pre-Reading Preschool Games To Play
Recognizing letters by sight and sound are two im...
Preschoolers and Sleep Problems
Sleep issues are contagious. If your preschooler ...
Saying No to Preschool?
Not all parents plan to send their preschoolers o...
Preschoolers And Chores
If you have ever tried to clean up around your ho...
Preschoolers and Computer Game Use
More and more video and computer games are being m...
Preschoolers and Sibling Rivalry
Going from being an only child to an older sibling...
Preschoolers and Summer Bedtimes
Summer is in full effect in the Northern hemispher...
Preschoolers and July 4th Safety
Independence Day is nearly upon us in the US. Ever...
Kindergartener-To-Be
So you're on the verge of a kindergarten. When the...
Preschoolers and Pretend Play
The height of imagination comes during the prescho...
Monsters Under The Bed
A growing imagination is important for a preschool...
Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten
As a kindergarten teacher of 16 years, I can tell ...
Water Safety For Preschoolers
Many people love to spend hot days near the water...
Take An Exploration Walk
As the weather warms up it is becoming the perfect...
Why Not?
Preschoolers can have strange demands. Sometimes t...
Preschoolers and Lies
It started simply enough. As I stood in the kitch...
Spring Craft: Make A Kite
As the warm Spring weather spread across the US ma...
Preschoolers and Gratitude
Preschoolers can be pretty ungrateful. It's OK, th...
Tips For Choosing The Right Preschool
Among things such as flowers, butterflies, and new...
When Preschoolers Push Limits
If play is the work of a preschooler, testing boun...
Valentine's Day Activities for Preschoolers
Valentine's Day is, notoriously, a holiday for cou...
Sowing Self-Confidence In Your Preschooler
From the very beginning we, as moms, play a crucia...
Mom's Preschool Jitters
I deftly load my younger daughter into the van and...
Parenting Children
Parenting children is endlessly interesting. Chil...
CDC Recommends Flu Shots for All Children
Many parents mistakenly believe that a flu vaccine...
How To Tame School Papers
I thought I was drowning in paperwork when my two...
Teaching Your Children to Value Money in Terms They Understand
With a lot of families tightening their belts, the...
Kids Make Me Laugh
My kids can make me feel all kinds of emotions al...
Funny Kids
Have you ever known a kid that was funny without ...
Helping your child enjoy reading
Each day, hundreds of children go to school and a...
How to be a Great Room Parent without Losing Your Sanity
One of the greatest joys of having elementary scho...
To Be a Patriot
This Independence Day, more than ever before, I fi...
Children and Election 2008
No matter which side of the political fence you si...
We Are All Advocates
I have been somewhat remiss with my articles of l...
What's that Smell?
Spring is here…the time of year when flowe...
Earth Day with Your Children
It is no longer possible to live in blissful igno...
Lessons for My Children
After reading an article by another Type-A Mom, I...
The Bedtime Compromise
There are few things I enjoy more than a good sch...
Building Self-Esteem
Building a child’s self-esteem is imperativ...
A Little Princess - A Mom's Movie Review
I talk about a lot of movies that I love and have ...
Tips for Coping with ADHD
We began to suspect that our oldest son had a lea...
Does your Child Sleep Talk?
When I hear my youngest son giggling inside the r...
Helicopter Parenting
Do you hear a whirring sound in your head? If you...
Pre-Teens
Pre-teens... they're too cool to be children, and...
Product Review: My First Period Kit & DVD
My foray into womanhood included a brief explanati...
Great Books to Keep Your Pre-Teen Reading! Con't
My children will attend school for the last day to...
Housework is FUN! (and other lies we tell our kids)
Summer break is half-way over for most of us, and ...
Talking About Politics With Your Kids
It's the week of the Democratic National Conventio...
On the High Dive
(If you will indulge me, I would like to share a ...
Breakin' Up is Hard to Do
We are an affectionate family. My husband and I ...
Great Books to Keep Your Pre-Teen Reading! A Continuing Series
My kids are avid readers. My husband and I have b...
Fact or Fiction
The Easter Bunny. Santa. The Tooth Fairy. No, you ...
WWJD?
The back-story: My two boys, playing outside with...
When Puberty Strikes
There comes a day in the life of every mother when...
The Road to Puberty
My son, L and I went out to run some errands yeste...
Teens
Teens are fascinating human beings who are consta...
Kitchen First Aid, Part I
Wouldn't it be nice if we could offer our teen sim...
Herbs, Teens, and Stuff
Foul weather brings to mind many needs for healing...
Chew on This: Chocolate
The three of us continue to indulge our chocolate ...
Book Publishing with Teen Witnesses
My teens pander to me whenever I espouse bothersom...
Growth, Plain and Fancy
Would I trade in or hurry this part of our shared ...
Please Talk to Your Daughters (and sons) About Fertility and Sex (and more!)
Why do some parents decide not to talk to their c...
Acts of Creation as Concomitant to Parental Responsibilities
We need to be creative in ways that benefit our fa...
Mama Wombats
Mothers have been associated with many concepts. ...
Sniffle, Snuff, Snort
Like folks in others of life’s stages, youn...
Communication Constraints: Ten Ideas
When it comes to empowering my children, I am rea...
Being a Grandmother Before 40
Teen pregnancy has been a hot topic this year, esp...
A Cup of Tea
It would be enough if I remembered to quiet myself...
Mastering Freshman Writing
Teens grow into college students. College student...
Gearing up for School: Creating an “Academically Stimulating” Home
Simply, my teens are growing up in a real home in ...
High School Attitude
My son just started high school. The last two week...
Stupid is as Stupid Does: Teenage Drama
It is realistic to expect that grownups that inte...
Multiple Parents
Policy making around here feels, at times, as amo...
The End of Summer Loving
Adolescents rarely report that their caregivers ar...
Oh, Yeah, That
Understanding our kids’ development stages ...
Teen Toys II: Driving Lessons
We appreciate that our daughter is advancing thro...
Overtired Teens and Cranky Moms
In the end, even the imaginary hedgehogs, crepuscu...
Get Your Teen to Vote
Make your teen vote by using guilt. It really work...
And So On: “Importance” as a Relative Commodity
The transition moments in our offspring's lives ar...
Heroic Days, or Moms as Role Models for Teens
Being a hero is about acting in a special way, not...
Teen Toys I: Electric “Guitars”
According to my teenage son, I ought to have alrea...
Parental Self-Fulfillment Matters, Sort Of
The media, which fence in our children, are not co...
No More Green Kids
“Green parenting” can mean raising chi...
Just Keep Breathing
Inhale. Hold. Exhale. Hold. Repeat. We can breath...
No Parental Onus for Assigning Teens Household Chores
The perspective making derived from sharing time a...
Ceramics Without Teens
My child does not want a mom who constantly creat...
Grief
The best I can offer them is to witness their emot...
Call me Mrs. Bennett
In Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth says to her mot...
Summer Days
Before the sun goop is finished off, before we pa...
Obscene Proliferations
It was never that case that someone had to know h...
Tunnels: A Parable to Read and to Discuss with Your Distraught Teens
In contrast to the frights we encounter when trave...
Teen Spotting
Growth is a process, not a final outcome. When pa...
Teen Scene Editing Queen
I am the new Type-A Mom teen editor. The differen...
Spring Break with Teens
According to the youthful coalition, which, incide...
Do You Know Your State Laws About Teenagers Having Sex?
Not only do you need to talk to your teenagers ab...
Teenagers Favorite Clothing Stores
I have become an internet shopper. My daughter ha...
Parents Rules on Teenage Dating
I feel a lot on parents' rules on teenage dating ...
College and Adult Kids
Parenting a college kid features its own mix of u...
The Sound of Silence...Not in MY Kitchen
The Boomeranger boomed away. Now you are two. Wha...
Your Kid Is Gone! (So Why Does He Text Every Day?)
Because he's happy! And he's secure! And he moved...