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Why I opted out of mommy speak

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I’ve never used expressions like potty, criss-cross applesauce, boo-boo and its sad cousin owie. They make me feel like an imposter. By Rosemary Harp

March 22, 2018 Family

Why are we so fixated on the weight of our babies?

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Do people really believe a baby’s size is a reliable precursor of his future happiness, intelligence, or even physical prowess? By Kelsey Osgood

February 8, 2018 Family, Parenting Challenges

Choosing to have children, choosing not to

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Motherhood has become so consuming to me that I find it hard not to project onto others a desire for the sense of purpose it offers.
By Lauren Apfel

August 31, 2017 Culture, Parenting Challenges

Sex-ed for kindergarteners? Yes, please

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The sooner a child has a framework to understand the nature of healthy relationships, the better.
By Lauren Apfel

July 6, 2017 Culture

What we neglect when the children are young

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Nobody told me while my house was falling apart that eventually I would start to see clearly again.
By Lauren Apfel

February 22, 2017 Family, Parenting Challenges
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