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I never would have seen myself attending a class on… breastfeeding. In part because I wouldn’t have seen myself pregnant. But mostly because… breastfeeding? An act as old as humankind? Don’t nature and instinct kick in? And, by the way,… »

Leah, who turns 4 next month, needed new snowboots, and when I decided $22 was too much to shell out at Kohl’s, I went to Target, where the boots were no cheaper. And no less pink. Must a Disney princess… »

Editor’s note: Erin gave birth to baby Anna late Wednesday night. Mom and baby are doing well. The nurse called yesterday to run me through the drill of a labor induction. After the shock of the first question – “Do… »

Editor’s note: Mom Team member Erin Grace gave birth to a daughter, Anna, six weeks ago. This is her first update on life with the new baby – and a family of five. Who was that crazed woman cursing the… »

I had rules once. A vision of how I’d raise children. I drew from the Department of What’s Good For You and the Commission of the Ridiculous. In my 30-something mind, child-rearing would be a blend of the Pottery Barn… »

On my first day back after maternity leave, I got a gold key etched with the letters “NR” for “nursing room.” Before you get too excited, thinking the newspaper has gone the way of birthing suites, know that the “NR”… »

We moved to a wonderful street with children galore. Kids for my kids to play with? Check. Kids to walk to school with? Check. Kids old enough to babysit? Check. But with all these kids, I find myself in somewhat… »

We’re stressed.

It was the list of DVDs perfect for Father’s Day gifts that crystallized what no amount of birthday candles could: We’re getting old. Here’s what Dear Old Dad might enjoy, opined The Washington Post: watching a U2 concert video, cackling… »

What if you could only keep 100 things? Including your toothbrush? It’s hard to fathom with kids and the 9 million toys-clothes-keepsakes-junk that pile up there. So, for the moment, don’t. Just think of yourself. How would you pare down… »