The truth is, babies don't actually need all that much. If you think about the work of a baby -- eat, sleep, poop, repeat -- the items required to accomplish those tasks are pretty minimal. So, where does all the excess stuff that fills the homes of new parents come from? Most of the items we acquire in the first year of parenthood are designed for our own comfort, … [Read more...] about Help! My House Is Overrun By Baby Gear
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Helping Teens Change Rape Culture
Thanks to the presidential election, the news lately has been full of women’s stories of unwanted sexual attention from men. In response, Canadian writer Kelly Oxford amassed thousands of voluntary accounts of women’s first experiences with assault and harassment. Most took place when the women were minors, and involved trusted coaches, hairdressers, neighbors and caregivers; … [Read more...] about Helping Teens Change Rape Culture
Co-Parenting Triangles: The Parent, The Step-Parent & The Ex
This Saturday was my step-son's fourth birthday and we threw "D" a party with a Lightning McQueen theme, because "Cars" is "his favorite movie. His mom and her boyfriend, his grandparents, and his aunt and her fiance all came to the party, and our little man had a great time. Everyone got along and the level of awkwardness was almost non-existent. But it got me thinking about … [Read more...] about Co-Parenting Triangles: The Parent, The Step-Parent & The Ex
It’s Science: The Benefits of Hugging Your Child Often
There is nothing better than hugging and snuggling our children - it is an easy way to show your love for them. Some of my most peaceful memories are with my daughter after her evening bath and before she went to bed. She would sit in my lap while I read to her, and I enjoyed the prolonged hug as much as the stories we read. Many parents know that hugging is a … [Read more...] about It’s Science: The Benefits of Hugging Your Child Often
Happily Ever Before
If you were a fan of the hit sitcom "Friends," you remember when Phoebe excitedly carried her brother’s triplets as a surrogate. As we watched the story unfold, we asked ourselves whether we would do the same - would we carry our sibling's child to help make their dreams come true? That's the question at the heart of "Happily Ever Before," a new novel from co-authors Melissa … [Read more...] about Happily Ever Before