A Troll In the Family
My aunt is using my blog and Facebook against me, all because I didn’t send a stranger a baby shower gift! What do I do?
My aunt is using my blog and Facebook against me, all because I didn’t send a stranger a baby shower gift! What do I do?
We help a mom with three children under five years old with their bedtime sleep routine issues. There’s a lot to learn from here.
The diaper pail stink is real. We have some solutions.
My mother really wants to be here for the birth of my second child…but I’d really prefer my mother-in-law. What should I do?
Is there a way to barf-proof yourself while wearing your barf-happy baby?
An expectant mom needs advice navigating interacting with her cousin, who has been having difficulty conceiving, at an upcoming family reunion.
O wise Amalah, Your recent Smackdown post “What You Wore” inspired me to ask a question. It was this quote that did it: “The only piece of your advice that I didn’t follow to the letter was open-toed shoes with pantyhose. I’ve been cursed with…
A new mother needs wants to know how to stick to her decision to keep away from her toxic family. We have some advice on where to start.
How to recover from a big screw-up at work.
After reading the Itchy Boobs post, I thought it would be interesting to see some kind of follow up on some of your more “out there” questions. Did your advice work, what ended up being the cause, that kind of thing. Thanks! Jennifer I’ve gotten…
The last few weeks of pregnancy have become increasingly difficult to do Kegels. Can you give me some tips on how to keep everything ship-shape down there?
A mom to a toddler thinks her daughter’s father is a wonderful co-parent but not a great partner. She’s wondering whether her unhappiness is a result of relationship growing pains or a bigger problem.
What you need when you’re creating a baby registry for your second little one.
I want my young daughter’s upcoming birthday party be of the “no gifts” kind. How does that work on invitations? Will my daughter be disappointed?
Amy, So, my hair is currently a bit longer than shoulder length and it looks terrible. I HATE my hair long and keep it predominately in a ponytail any time is is past chin length, BUT I am growing it out to donate it to…
Dear High Priestess of Beauty & Skincare Amalah, After recently discovering you and soaking up your advice like a sponge, I have recently switched from using the Proactive skincare system to using Philosophy Purity Made Simple for cleansing, thus drastically reducing the number of skincare…
A family is going to have a joint open house birthday party since the mom, dad and infant all have birthdays on the same week. What’s the etiquette on opening birthday gifts on a drop-in party that spans many hours?
We let an actual 13-month-old write this guide, so you know it’s good. Or at least won’t contain any big words.
A mom is having a very hard time with getting her champion nighttime eight-month-old sleeper to nap during the day. Both mom and baby are miserable and cranky by day’s end. Is there a solution?
A mom needs help making a career decision that will impact how she spends time with her kids and outsources some caregiving duties. She turns to Amalah for advice.