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 …

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 …

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 …