Mama’s Gotta Move: If our single socks could talk
The other day I found myself immersed in a conversation about stray socks in a local mommy Facebook group. One mom had posted a picture of her overflowing matchless sock...
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Column: Feminism is as important as ever
Two years ago, I wrote a controversial blog post critiquing the word "feminism." The political events of the past few weeks recently prompted me to revisit my words: "I am...
Mama’s Gotta Move: In times of trouble, moms need to stick together
One day maybe I'll be able to wisely reflect upon my experiences as a parent, but right now, in the heat of it, what comes to mind is a certain...
Mama’s Gotta Move: Five girlfriends every mama needs in her life
I'm naturally awkward, a poor conversation starter and my own husband cringes when watching me faced with an unfamiliar social situation. I am a card-carrying introvert. Which is why, when...
Column: The one resolution we all should make – put health before fitness
I'm never really ready for New Year's resolutions. The concept usually sneaks up on me, somewhere between my kids' bouts with the stomach flu and my nibbling through leftover Christmas...
Mama’s Gotta Move: Please don’t buy my kids gifts
I grew up in a family where gift giving dominated Christmas. Every year, my mom shopped for every cousin in my enormous extended family – 18 of them on her...
Mama’s Gotta Move: Why you should stay inside this winter
Dear Mamas, Before you had children, you may have dreamt of wintry days when you'd frolic in the snow with your little ones and then sip hot chocolate by the...
Mama’s Gotta Move: Be a powerful woman in the world
"You get what you get and you don't get upset." It's a line I frequently use with my kids when things don't go their way. But it can be an...
Mama’s Gotta Move: Real mamas don’t judge
"My kids will never act like that. How embarrassing for that kid's mom." "Just look at what they let him wear to school. I bet his parents don't discipline him"...
Mama’s Gotta Move: The case for raising a generalist
I remember the highlight of my gymnastics career like it was yesterday. We stood on a springy blue floor, patiently waiting our turn. My tall, gangly 8-year-old self walked awkwardly...