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 …

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 …