My mother set about blending our identities from the day I was born. By Nancy Camden
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When I forgot my homework or my pants ripped at recess I dialed on auto-pilot. By Jonathan Meyer
Sometimes my siblings complain about the stresses of parenting and I want to say, then why did you have three? By Grace Orbison
I bought the ‘having it all’ narrative like so many other women of my generation. But I didn’t read the fine print. By Virginia Fundora
When Steve died, I found it hard to imagine ever finding love again. By Sarah Kilch Gaffney
It occurred to me that I would have to live with this lifeless body—my baby—inside me for the next four days. By Sarah Gundle
I stumbled over the “they.” It felt clunky in my mouth. By Melissa Brand
In death as in life, she would be surrounded by nature’s bounty. By Megan Hanlon
I know our relationship—which has always been very close and strong—will never be the same again. By Carol Ewig
My mother was praised her whole life for her beauty; I preferred praise for my mind. By Emily Franklin
Strong kids embrace the changes in their lives. They work on adapting to the things going on around them instead of resisting them. By Amy Morin
Her new book offers an honest and straightforward guide for preventing substance abuse in children.
He’s been out of daycare for nearly a year, but he has befriended the couch. By Maya Schenwar
Our roller disco will be a celebration of survival, a catchpenny affair, meant to launch us into the season of renewal. By Samantha Shanley
Hopeful children are happier, more satisfied with life, and more willing to try. By Michele Borba, Ed. D.
It was the official end of the picture book era in our family, and I was surprised by how bereft I felt. By Mary Janevic
If you know the taste of real yogurt, or freedom, you won’t give it up easily. By Daniela Elza
In the past twelve months you have become Mama and Mommy and Mum, but you are also still you. By Emily Brisse
This book is a meditation about what unconditional love offers both recipient and giver. By Sarah Buttenwieser
Viewing the show together became a rite of passage for both of us. By Lori Tucker-Sullivan
It’s your vagina, you’re allowed to love it all you want. By Ellen Hagan
I repeatedly suggest that my daughter Zooms or FaceTimes more often, but she gets annoyed. “Mom, I know what I need.” By Laura G. Owens
Ten books to help both adults and children navigate the complexities of life as a blended family. By Olivia Watson
Regardless of who works outside of the home, men do less housework than women. And COVID has made the imbalance worse. By Molly Winter
While maybe I’m no longer Mom the Fixer, I can still be Mom the Closer. By Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco