In Praise of Filth: A Housework Manifesto
When it comes to housework and to be happier, women should ask for help, lower their standards, don’t apologize, and stop the comparisons.
Modern Parenthood
Education, Parenting Styles
Do Homeschooling Moms Show the Paradoxes of Modern Motherhood?
Sociologist Jennifer Lois talks to Experts Unplugged about what she learned in researching homeschooling moms — about the expectations for today’s mothers and the standards for modern parenting.
Parenting
A Parenting Researcher Reveals To Me Why Our Parenting Style Matters
Parenting researcher Holly Schiffrin describes her research on parenting styles and their effects.
Is This Why You Don’t Consider Yourself To Be a Feminist?
Many women don’t consider themselves to be feminist because they don’t perceive that the movement speaks for them and cares about their interests.
The Five Stages of Toddler Nap Grief
When your toddler refuses to nap, a parent goes through the five stages of grief.
A Few Questions for Sheryl Sandburg From a Mom Who “Leaned In” and Tripped
Sheryl Sandberg’s “Lean In” circles will not help most women’s professional or personal lives. Her advice for corporate women is sound, but will not help most working mothers.