So many mothers-to-be have told me just how unprepared they were for the emotional side of pregnancy. The physical effects were obvious enough, but apparently not everyone knew that the crazy hormone cocktail the pregnant body is continually swilling can momentarily propel even the most relaxed, jovial mommy-to-be into states of belligerence, hopelessness, or fury over things … [Read more...] about How to Handle Hormone Hell During Pregnancy
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An Open Letter To Donald Sterling From A Multiracial Mom
Mr. Sterling, I have four children that are all sports fans. My oldest daughter is a Los Angeles Lakers fan. My other three are Los Angeles Clippers fans. We are a house divided by the sports teams we love and follow. But this week, we were united in sadness. While watching television, the kids and I heard the racially charged audiotapes that your multiracial … [Read more...] about An Open Letter To Donald Sterling From A Multiracial Mom
Celebrate the Season, Blended Family Style
With the holiday season firmly upon us, it’s time to start thinking about how to spend Thanksgiving and Christmas. And there's definitely a lot to think about: Whose house will you travel to? Will your family come to you? Who will make dinner? Who will be invited? What traditions will you continue and which new ones will you start?All of these questions are pretty standard, but … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Season, Blended Family Style
When Your Kids Can Google Your Breast Cancer Prognosis
The following is a guest post by Jude Calligros, author of "Breast Left Unsaid." The first time I was diagnosed with breast cancer, it was already Stage II. I was in the middle of a divorce and had no children. The non-stop drama of those events are chronicled in my new book, “Breast Left Unsaid” - and despite all the difficulties of managing to the disease and divorce on my … [Read more...] about When Your Kids Can Google Your Breast Cancer Prognosis
Playground Politics
Two weeks ago, I happened to call an old friend who lives in Ohio, with whom I speak once a year or so. Before I could even ask how the kids were, my friend launched into a fiery political diatribe that caught me by surprise. “Why don’t you do something about those idiots in your town?” (I live in Washington, about two miles from the White House, but I’m not exactly … [Read more...] about Playground Politics