Topic “Me, Myself... as Mommy.”

As a general rule, I try not to judge how other mothers choose to raise their children.  We’re all byproducts of our environment taking some decision making out of our hands, placing blame on our parents. To the mother who strolls by as junior takes a hit of Coke, I don’t think, “Hello, years of metal teeth.”  I just crave a...

Growing up in sheltered Clinton, pre-Internet age, I didn't have many chances to see naked men.

Up until Brian, my experience with male nudity was slim to actually none.

My point being, because Brian is my only experience, I thought male parts came in one way — cut.

Last week while skimming through my "What to Expect Book...

Scarlett turns two today. It's the biggest cliché in life to say it's short or goes by too fast, but is it a cliché if it's true? She's a total toddler with the bossy demands, whining, and melting baby fat. Every now and then, I catch a glimpse of the baby she once was; it's all in the eyes.  I take pride in the milestones until I'm...

I guess if child abuse comes paired with a degree from Yale, it's considered a novel and interesting way to parent. http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2043313,00.html

Those words may seem strong, but throughout Amy Chau's book "Battle...

Forget war, toddlers are hell.

With Scarlett's impulsiveness, vocal range and ability to go completely limp when someone dare say "no," I often question my decision to biblically lie with my husband two years and nine months ago.

Each time I complain to a fellow belabored serf about my tiny tyrant, they reply with, "Just wait...