Mom 101

Kate Hudson Pregnant! What It’s Like to Have Kids From Different Dads

Kate Hudson is pregnant with her third baby daddy. I know only too well what it’s like to have children with different men, and what it’s like to have to explain…

What’s the Going Rate for the Tooth Fairy?

Every day, parents wonder about the etiquette of the Tooth Fairy and how she works her magic. So, without further ado, here is a Beginners Guide to The Tooth Fairy…

If I Want to Be a Great Mom, Something Has to Give

Some people are great at excelling at absolutely everything. They are great parents, chefs, bosses, and employees. I’m not one of them. And I’ve learned to be okay with that.

Grandparents Have A Favourite Grandchild, Too. Who Knew?

Hot of the heels of Easter and Passover dinners, child favouritism is on my mind, especially after reading a study that points out that not only parents, but grandparents, too, have a favourite child

Pick of the Week: Baby’s First Hashtag

Modern parents will be #hooked on this laugh-out-loud board book that takes a look at parenting babies in today’s world.

When My Daughter Said *THIS* About Walmart, We Needed a Serious Chat

I was shocked to hear her say, ‘So we’re Walmart shoppers now?’ Her tone, I would say, was 75 percent curiosity, and 25 percent pure snobbiness. This is because she has never been to Walmart. We needed a serious chat.

Vacation Mommy Is Gone and My Poor Kid Is in Shock!

Do your parenting rules fly out the door when you vacation with your kids? My son much preferred Vacation Mommy. And so do I.

The Trend Of ‘Riskier Playgrounds’ Is an Absurd Idea

I’m not convinced that this trend of having fires, knives, saws, and different tools, at playgrounds, in the new trend of playgrounds is a good thing. I’m leaning towards this is a bad, bad move for everyone.

Now That I Have My Own Children, I Have To Apologize To My Mother

I always knew being a parent would be hard. But being a mom has opened my eyes to the kind of mom you were, as I meandered my way through life to where I am today. I want you to know I get it, now. I really do.