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Business Travel and the Lonely Mom
It’s week two of three on a business trip and I’m ogling small children on the street in a way that scares their parents. I have this nearly uncontrollable urge to race over and... ...read more
The Dreams of Dr. Mommy
It’s a rainy Sunday afternoon and I find my husband in bed with a towel on his forehead and a key stuck in his mouth. I start to laugh, but am shushed by my daughter who solemnl... ...read more
Cursing Baby Doll Causes Uproar
Toys “R” Us is under fire for selling a doll that allegedly curses. One of the “You & Me Interactive Play & Giggle Triplet Dolls”, which sell for $39.00, s... ...read more
Travelling Hell and the Kindness of Strangers
Flying with baby isn’t what it used to be, says a New York Times story. Pity the poor Lin family with their 18-month-old twins. The children aren’t allowed to stretch in t... ...read more
Tot Lot Bullies
My daughter and I are at the park for a play date and picnic. We’re meeting a friend and her daughter, along with two other little girls and their parents. Pretty soon the girl... ...read more
Is SpongeBob Bad for the Brain?
More bad news for parents of young children looking for the occasional break. It turns out that even brief exposure to SpongeBob SquarePants, a frenetic and wildly popular Nicke... ...read more
Some Kids Should Be Banned – Blame it on the FWOBs
Here’s a surprise. Airlines, some movie theaters, restaurants and even shops don’t want noisy kids around. Earlier this summer, Malaysia Airlines banned kids from some of its fi... ...read morePotty Training with Dora
Months ago I wrote a diatribe against Dora the Explorer, accusing the show’s producers of peddling baby crack. I still think it turns toddlers into zombies looking for their nex... ...read more
Photo Fatigue on the Grandparent Tour
We’re eating ice cream and I’m desperately trying to get a photo of my two-year-old with her grandfather. He smiles and kneels beside her in a way that’s painful for an 85-year-... ...read moreFollow Us
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