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 …

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 …