Grieving Grandpa
A mom needs advice on how to keep the memory of close family members, such as grandparents, alive for your kids. Amalah has some thoughtful suggestions.
A mom needs advice on how to keep the memory of close family members, such as grandparents, alive for your kids. Amalah has some thoughtful suggestions.
Is it ever okay to temporarily divert from sleep and bedtime routines during regressions? Yes, but beware of pitfalls and warnings!
This is a serious question. Not global warming serious, but you know… Does Preparation H reduce puffiness around the eyes? Does it shrink things other than butt pustules? Amy, I know that you are a cause-driven individual. I’ve seen your pink hair. We’ve all seen…
A mom is seriously feeling like her once-cool ear piercings from the 90s are out-of-date today.
Everybody’s favorite! Reader-submitted updates on past columns, questions and queries.
Hello! Love the column! Obsessively dig through your archives whenever a new question occurs to me, usually on a Saturday night about an hour before I have to walk out the door to my next shindig, leaving not nearly enough time to go buy the…
How do you know when it’s safe to stock up…or when it’s time to just let something go?
My baby used to take a third nap. Now he won’t, and he’s turning into a gremlin every evening. What do I do?
Hi, I have large green eyes (as large as Bette Davis’s eyes). People often tell me they’re pretty and they make me look youthful and innocent. Unfortunately, in a professional setting, they also make me look dumbfounded and not too bright. I’ve had several job…
Can a bad, bad bridesmaid dress be saved via makeup?
Wisest Amalah, Here’s an easy one for you, could you share your ‘homemade’ hair products recipes? You’ve mentioned avocado for example, and well, I have 5 month old son who will soon be eating solids-including avocados. He certainly won’t be finishing a whole one anytime…
How do you strike the right balance between body positive talk and practical help for your tween daughter who is self-conscious about a little extra facial hair?
A mom is looking for advice now that her 10-year-old daughter’s friends have started texting but she doesn’t think that she is yet ready. What should mom do?
Thoughts on raising boys in a world filled with gender-stereotypes. How to tackle biases found in baby showers, toys, and the nightly news.
How do I teach my son to manage his long, curly, and thick head of hair? He’s very sporty and needs a good hair washing regiment.
Hey Amy, I’ve been reading your blog for a few years now and though I check your site a bunch of times each day, I usually don’t comment. This is the first time I’ve emailed you, too. Hey, I’m sorta shy! But I’m hoping you…
How does one handle the unwarranted comments and advice you get about your speech-delayed child? We have experience and thoughts.
What’s a Sip-and-See? Is it a real thing? How does it work? What’s the gift etiquette? Amalah to the rescue.
What should a typical 4-month-old baby’s nap schedule look like when nighttime sleep is going great?
Some simple, sweater-y ways to snazz up your holiday wardrobe — without resorting to Santa hats.