Baby
Because Pregnancy Makes You Crazy, Period
Experiencing anxiety while pregnant can be worrisome — but it’s also completely normal. The first step in managing your pregnancy blues is to talk about them.
Health & Safety
Salons and spas for little girls: harmful, or harmless?
The New York Times, that bastion of meaningful news, published a story yesterday on how cosmetic companies and retailers are targeting six- to nine-year-old girls. Salons for little girls are springing up around the country, apparently, with parents hosting “beauty primping parties” for daughters and…
Health & Safety
The bullying epidemic
The New York Times this week profiled Billy Wolfe, a high school sophomore who has been the target of emotional and physical abuse at the hands of his classmates. Three years ago, for whatever mysterious, cruel reason, the school bullies determined that he was unacceptable….
Health & Safety
Are our children overprotected?
As we walk to the playground, Henry yells to his friend, “Let’s race!” And they do. Down sidewalks that are bulging and splitting from the tree roots underneath, two semi-coordinated boys flail their legs downhill, shouting with glee. Behind them, I cringe, and wonder who’s…
Pregnancy
The No-Bump Pregnancy Blues
An expectant mom was excited about her baby bump, but she’s five months pregnant and not showing at all — and she’s a little disappointed.
Pregnancy
How to Survive the First Few Weeks of Motherhood With Some Semblance of Your Sanity
And, yes, one of our tips is to wear a sling. BTW– this was written before the infamous Motrin ad debut.
Postpartum
The Many Faces of Postpartum Depression
It’s not always just the blues. The signs of postpartum depression are not the same for every new mother — sometimes PPD can manifest as postpartum anxiety or anger, rather than depression.
Health
Overcoming Fears & Phobias
What are you afraid of? A reader asks for help coping with her fear of doctors.
Baby
Grieving “Perfection”
When your baby has a birth defect. Two amazing parents tell the story of their amazing little man.
Your Life
Birth Control & Postpartum Depression
Another dilemma from the “my birth control is driving me crazy” files. Plus: a round up of the non-hormonal options.
Pregnancy
When You Hate Your Pregnant Body
Conflicted and intrusive thoughts are ruining her pregnancy. We have some advice and resources to recommend.
Big Kid
Teens, Sex and Porn
What I hadn’t realized then was that was the easy part, discussing the cut and dry mechanics of sex. I hadn’t realized that it was just the beginning of an ongoing conversation where I would have to push past my own embarrassment and get over my own hang ups.
Pregnancy
Now Boarding: Motherhood
You are approaching the end of your pregnancy and you’re scared. It will be hard, but it will be good. Let us paint a picture of the exciting ride you’re about to experience.
Big Kid
Bullying is a Crime, Not a Rite of Passage
Children have a right to go to school and not be bullied. They have the right to walk the hallways without being subjected to taunts. Their voices need to be heard and taken seriously.
Pregnancy
The Ghost of Losses Past
When a past pregnancy loss has you too afraid to try again.
Baby
Pregnancy PTSD
After a difficult pregnancy, birth and newborn experience, a mother wants to know: Am I a monster for hating every minute of those “magical moments?”
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Loss PTSD
Pregnancy losses are traumatic, devastating and stressful. Here is some advice for navigating the scary world of being pregnant after multiple pregnancy losses.
Young Child
Encourage Kids With Positive Labels
Make a name acrostic using your kids’ best character traits to encourage them.
Baby
Postpartum Anxiety in the Year 2012
I had a baby and now I can’t stop worrying about the end of the world! Is this normal?
Pregnancy
When Daddy’s Been Drinking
My husband is an alcoholic…but if he goes to rehab he’ll miss the birth of our child. What should I do? We have some advice.