Today I dropped off my son at day care for the first time and I wept with guilt.
Let me explain.
Two weeks ago, my husband had a full day of work-related errands – going to the hardware store, buying new tools – and he offered to take our 15 month old …

I got my period last night.  Bummer.  Trying to fall pregnant is such an emotional roller-coaster.  With my son, I was officially ‘trying’ for one month before I was pregnant.  I was like, “Gee, this is easy.”
But now it’s been four months of trying.  Up and down, waiting and waiting, …

Before I was a mother, I used to dread chatting with new mothers because our conversation would go something like this:
“Hey, how are you doing?”  I’d ask.
“I’m great!  My daughter is now sitting up on her own,” New Mother replied.
“Wow.  But how are YOU doing?”  I’d ask again.
“I’m great!  My …

Dear Stellar Mother – My husband has no idea what he’s doing in terms of raising our infant daughter.  For example, her nappy (diaper) is always on wrong when he changes it and he refuses to dress her in the clothes I pick out for her to wear.  I am trying …

Dear Stellar Mother – My daughter is 5 months old and has co-slept with my husband & I since she was born.  I’d like to put her into her own bed, but am not sure if it’s the right thing for her.  I’m scared she won’t be able to sleep …

As I plan my son’s one-year birthday party, I am bracing myself for the inevitable question I will be hearing from the party well-wishers: “When are you having another baby?”  And while it may seem like an easy question to answer, I find that I do not have an easy …

My one-year-old son knows how to swim.  He blows bubbles, kicks his little legs, holds his breath underwater, and has no fear about the deep end.  He loves the water.
Can you say the same for your child?
This holiday season, as parents all over the world buy more STUFF for the …

Dear Stellar Mother - I am a new grandma and love your site.  I have some motherhood advice for my daughter-in-law but am afraid to give it to her.  How can i give this advice without becoming a nuisance??  I’m just trying to help.  Thanks, Gracious Granny
Dear Gracious Granny -
The thing …

Dear Stellar Mother – Can you start a pre-birth category for those of us getting pregnant so we can drill the other mums on what to expect and what the do’s and do nots are?  Thanks, Lizzy Waiting-to-be-Pregnant
Dear Lizzy Waiting-to-be-Pregnant,
Follow this list exactly:
DO’s:
1.  TAKE DAILY PREGNANCY VITAMINS. These are essential to …

I quickly realised after the birth of my son that there are taboo subjects that parents – especially women – are afraid to talk about.
I remember a woman coming up to me in the store when my son was two weeks old.  She beamed at the two of us and …