When my mom first suggested that we make the cross-country trip from San Francisco to Florida to visit her for a week with the twins, I thought the idea of flying with two infants was hilarious. It just...
A few days ago, my older daughter, Ilse, asked, “Mommy, when I am going to wear a bra?'' I replied, “when your breasts start growing.” While I was calm in my reply, deep down, I was thinking, “OMG! SHE'S...
Would you believe me if I told you that I don’t say No to my kid? I don’t practice permissive parenting. I set limits, I’m consistent, and I don’t say No. Here’s why I don’t say No, and what...
Calling All New and Expecting Moms!
We couldn’t be happier that Bloom, a celebration of all things motherhood, is back! We are so excited to host our fifth annual BLOOM event online this year, so you can have access to...
Picking my daughter up from preschool the other day, the lead teacher tipped me off to a nickname my 3-year-old has earned among the faculty, most of whom also taught her older brother and sister. I had a split...
Yesterday my 4-year-old stopped to take her shoes off before entering the house and I was overcome with anger and frustration. Why? Because! She just pulled the whole shoe off without even opening the Velcro strap! And whether or...
Around the country, teenagers are stepping up and speaking out against gun violence and demanding gun reform after yet another violent school shooting. Regardless of your stance on this issue, it is inspiring to see kids using the only...
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I refrained from signing my first grader up for a lot of after school activities in advance of the school year because I knew she'd inevitably change her mind about what she wanted...
I can’t blame the pandemic. You have to have a routine in place to practice good hygiene or you just won’t follow it. It’s like the 15 lbs. you can’t loose because you just can’t say no to chocolate,...
Women's bodies are incredible and the transformative process of pregnancy is no walk in the park. Gone are the days when expecting women were seen as fragile and weak (thankfully!); the benefits of prenatal exercise are now well-documented for...
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Best Gifts Under $30 – 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for gift ideas for stocking stuffers? On a tight budget with a long holiday shopping list? On the road this holiday...
