Toxic Families, Secret Pregnancies & Starting Over
Now that she’s expecting, a mom-to-be needs advice on how to maintain her relationship with one family member given that she has cut ties with all the rest of the toxic family.
Now that she’s expecting, a mom-to-be needs advice on how to maintain her relationship with one family member given that she has cut ties with all the rest of the toxic family.
Amy, I just recently had a spa day with friends to celebrate a milestone in the world of hair. Yes, you got it, I had a foot of hair cut off and am donating it to Pantene Beautiful Lengths which gives wigs to women who…
Hey Amy, Ever since I discovered mineral-based foundation I have had an optimism/skepticism dichotomy going on in my head that is driving me nuts. So I thought I would ask. Do you have any experience? I would totally just try it, but it’s like $80….
(A quick pre-actual-content aside: Why didn’t anyone TELL ME this dress was for sale? And for only $807,000! We could’ve gone halfsies!) So it’s taken a little longer than I expected, but I think I’m finally getting the hang of this whole “rise above the…
We have a few suggestions to help you feel more comfortable in clothes when your postpartum body gives you the gift of the “belly pooch.”
I was wondering if you could tell me the best colors for bridesmaids to wear when they are all 2x and bigger in size. Thank You, Evelyn Not to put too fine a point on it, but have you considered asking your bridesmaids what color…
Amalah, My problem is that I am white – of the may-need-sunglasses-if-you-look-in-my-direction white. While that is not a problem in itself (no tanning for me, fake or otherwise – very much against my Australian culture), makeup for my face tends to be problematic. A light…
A toddler’s mom needs help approaching her daycare provider about helping her daughter respect her friends’ personal spaces.
How do you gradually shift a toddler’s bedtime to later without disturbing the universe?
Dearest Amalah, I’ve been reading Amalah and the Smackdown for quite a while now and I’m hoping that maybe you can help me. I’m pretty sure you can relate to what I’m about to say. For many, many years I swore that I just wasn’t…
I’d start off by calling you “Oh wise and wonderful, all-knowing Amalah” because that’s what I usually see on your website, but that’s really not my style, so I’ll try this. HELP ME!! I ordered shoes to go with a dress for my cocktail party…
How old is too old for the bottle or pacifier? Worried about judgement from other parents? Trusting your instincts is key, but we have advice to help you figure out and do what’s best for you and your child.
Pregnancy can be rough on your body — and your skin. These simple tips will help you manage first-trimester breakouts and acne safely and easily.
A reader follows-up with Amalah asking her how life looks like now raising three kids.
When parental favoritism by in-laws is making its way overseas and exacerbating family drama.
Are they like collagen in a tube…or a colossal waste of money?
Postpartum or premenstrual or all of the above: what to do when your hormones show up on your face.
Big move, flat hair.
A reader reaches out for advice on how to stay connected to her best friend (who also recently became a new mom) in the face of some life changes for both of them.
A first-time mom is really concerned about her four-month old’s poor falling asleep sleep habits. But is it realistically the right time to effectively tackle sleep training?