Motherzilla of the Bride
What to do when your mom cares more about your big day than you do.
What to do when your mom cares more about your big day than you do.
I plan to start trying for baby #2 when my first baby turns one. Am I nuts?
Dear Amy, I don’t know if you’ve answered this before and I’m sorry if you have, I’ve been reading your blog for the past 7 months since I got pregnant and stumbled upon it. My older brother died 3 years ago and all of my…
A mom needs encouragement to confront her family about its aggressive dog being around her young children.
My one-year-old wakes up multiple times at night, but can’t be comforted and gets angry when I try to calm him down! What’s going on here? How can I help us all get some restful sleep?
What can I reasonably expect to get done during my maternity leave?
An expectant mom needs help on how to set boundaries and expectations with her beloved (but over enthusiastic) in-laws.
Is my kid ready for an allowance? How much money…and how much responsibility?
Dental visits for a two-year-old? Dental INSURANCE for a two-year-old? We discuss recommendations for pediatric dental care.
On post-everything hair, skin, body issues…and how to not let them define your self-image.
A mom needs help weaning her three-year old from his pacifier.
A list of the most (and least) useful baby products. Perfect if you’re putting together a baby registry or looking to buy a baby shower or new baby gift. Amalah shares her list with you. Specific items and brands. Peoples, take notes.
Commiserating over lost liquid gold.
Amy, I could use your guidance re: casual footwear…I’m always perplexed about the type of shoe to wear with jeans or casual trousers…like on a Saturday when I’m running errands around town or grabbing a quick bite with a friend. The goal is to be…
Is my baby a happy spitter? What does that mean, and are you sure I don’t need to worry about it?
My mother-in-law potty-trained my twins and forbade us from using pull-ups. We’ve had nightly accidents ever since but she won’t budge! Will we really ruin everything by using pull-ups at night?
I told my mother-in-law that her tradition of playing Santa before Christmas might be confusing to my young daughter and now she’s upset. What should I do?
This mom needs advice on whether she should consider the future use of a “dream” baby name that is also the name of her sister-in-law’s lost baby.
My newborn has colic and now my family is hanging out without me! Are postpartum hormones just making me oversensitive? Please help.
Should we let his mother buy us life insurance…even if she’s demanding control of the benefits?