Do You Hate Fevers as Much as I Do?
What do you do when your kid has a fever? Panic? Here are some tips to be prepared and to treat the fever correctly.
Surviving Kids
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How Does a Toddler Say Sorry: Imagined Toddler Apology Notes
If your toddler could write an apology note for his behavior, what would he say? Mine just wrote me a few poems.
Battles With Prematurity and Myths of Perfection: A Review of Ready for Air
My review of Kate Hopper’s new memoir, Ready For Air: A Journey Through Premature Motherhood
How the Zombie Apocalypse Can Help You Survive New Parenthood
New parenthood is similar to the zombie apocalypse of The Walking Dead. New parents can learn from the characters’ survival strategies.
I Got a Doctorate to Write About… Television?
My doctorate is not in television. But wouldn’t that be a fun doctoral program in which to enroll? I’m interviewed by a Chicago Tribune columnist about why we should all watch more television.
Are You a “Maxed Out” Mom? Why American Moms Are On the Brink
American moms are “maxed out” in their attempts to “have it all.” All moms — working and stay-at-home — will connect with the gripping story of Katrina Alcorn and her analysis of why American moms are increasingly “on the brink”.