On Forgotten, Funky-Smelling Laundry
Hey, it’s almost Christmas. Let’s do an easy one, okay?
Hey, it’s almost Christmas. Let’s do an easy one, okay?
I’m pregnant, and I already know my mother-in-law is going to be angry. Is there any way to soften the blow?
How do I fatten this kid up without dairy?
OKAY. FINE. HOSPITAL BAG PACKING TIME.
People have been begging for this one, and while I intended to save it until the week that I, you know, actually packed my hospital bag, apparently a whole lot of you prefer to be proactive and pack it super early. Or else you just plan to obsess about it for five or six more weeks. (That I kind of actually relate to.)
A first-world problem for sure, but…what DO you do when you suspect a babysitter or housecleaner is stealing from you?
Shampoo slackers unite!
Help! My future SIL-to-be has poached my favorite boy option baby name. But, I’m not pregnant. Nor even married into the family yet. So, what’s the baby name etiquette for dealing with this sticky situation?
A family moved into a fantastic neighborhood with a built-in playgroup for their kids. But the entire family (including the kids) are social outcasts after the father more than crossed the line with his angry outburst. Can the relationships be saved?
A newly pregnant woman feels as if she is being forced to make some very big emotional and logistical decisions given her recent pregnancy news and her father’s terminal cancer diagnosis. But does she have other choices?
An update…and another question about kids, peanut allergies and schools.
My in-laws are absolutely, fundamentally untrustworthy caretakers for my child. But my husband is insisting we let them babysit while we travel overseas! What do I do?
Balancing out the excitement of shopping for maternity clothes with cost-effectiveness.
Oh Amy, I’ve been engaged a month and I can already tell my family and I are not going to be getting along until the wedding is over. My fiancé’s mom is amazing and told me (and meant it) that I could do whatever I…
Amy! I am a new reader and already a convert. I have switched to Philosophy Hope in a jar and Hope in a tube. My skin is already glowy which is really great because I am getting married in October and I want to look…
Are you obligated to send them? No. I cannot imagine ANYONE ANYWHERE who would possibly judge you or feel slighted if they did not receive a handwritten note.
My mom has cancer and might not live much longer. Am I crazy for trying to get pregnant right now? We have some thoughts.
Or, what to do when the bitterness starts to taste kind of good.
You’re 11 weeks pregnant now. We focus on Prenatal Testing this week. Consider this your internet BFF pregnancy guide.
What to do about overstepping parents, in-laws and other assorted assvice-givers during the stressful first months of parenting.
My young daughter is terrified of dogs. How can I help her with her fear of animals.