Zimmerman bond set at $1 million; lawyers ask for more donations



A judge in Florida set bond for George Zimmerman at $1 million on Thursday, and ordered the former n… You can find further on this from the source… here




Not Worried About a Little Baby Fat

When I called my 5-month-old a chubby bunny, an acquaintance assured me she would “grow out of it.”… You can find further on this from the source… here

A Tornado, a Tragedy, and an Ordinary Day.

The luckier among us have had far too many opportunities of late to appreciate the blessing of an or… You can find further on this from the source… here

Best Tool to Fight Childhood Obesity? Your Kitchen

Preparing food at home means eating better and lighter for most families. That doesn’t make it easy. You can find further on this from the source… here


Ending the Secrecy of a Child’s Addiction

In the beginning we kept our son’s battle with heroin addiction to ourselves. When we finally spoke… You can find further on this from the source… here

A Solo Trip Takes a Mother Home

Our filled-to-the-brim schedule went on for years. One day, I realized I’d had enough. You can find further on this from the source… here

Can I Bring My Kids? I Never Asked

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to live in a world where it was just as common to be told what the child-… You can find further on this from the



Defining ‘Submissive’ in the Vocabulary of Women’s Choices

When I used the word “submissive” to describe my commitment to my family, I unleashed a tidal wave o… You can find further on this from the source… here

Careful Formula Supplement Can Aid Early Breast-Feeding

Carefully regulated formula feeding before your milk comes in will not harm your baby’s ability to… You can find further on this from the source… here

How Debbie Wasserman Schultz Does It

The week in Washington and the weekend at home: the congresswoman from Florida describes a typical d… You can find further on this from the source… here


on mirrors and mothers

I strongly dislike mirrors. This is probably because I grew up in ballet, staring at my imperfect… You can find further on this from the source… here

Is ‘Too Skimpy for an 8-Year-Old’ in the Eye of the Beholder?

Can children wear “too sexy” clothing, or is it our perception of what’s sexy that needs to change? You can find further on this from the source… here

Books to Give Your Mother (and Yourself)

Books to give and to get for Mother’s Day. You can find further on this from the source… here


Similac’s Dubious ‘No Judgment’ Marketing

When we avoid conversations that might lead other women to judge us, we never experience the solidar… You can find further on this from the source… here

Lara Stone's A Mom!

We know this has nothing to do with the Met Ball and we hope you can forgive us, but we thought you’… You can find further on this from

Autistic and Coming (Reluctantly) of Age

My son is taller than his mother, but he isn’t celebrating. You can find further on this from the source… here



Survey Reveals 78% of Moms Have Spanked Their Child

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Weaned: A Bittersweet Victory

After several colds, two bouts of pinkeye, thrush and mastitis, and more restless nights than I care… You can find further on this from the source… here

The Surprising Thing That Could Prevent Childhood Allergies

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Anna Nicole Smith's Daughter Is ADORABLE

Anna Nicole Smith’s daughter looked absolutely adorable as she walked the red carpet with her dad La… You can find further on this from the source… here

Talking With My Daughter About My Service in Iraq

The first time my daughter Shylah asked me about being a soldier in Iraq, she was 6 years old. Her c… You can find further on this from the

Parents on Social Media Know Too Much

Cyberparenting, social media, and the risk of “T.M.I.”… You can find further on this from the source… here


Is There Emergency Contraception in Your Medicine Cabinet?

Should parents make emergency contraception available to teenagers? You can find further on this from the source… here

Lesson From Bangladesh: Cheap Children’s Clothes Are Expensive

Cheap children’s clothes are a false economy, both individually and globally. You can find further on this from the source… here

I Didn’t Want Twins

From the moment the ultrasound revealed two blobs in my uterus and not one, I have felt compromised. You can find further on this from the source… here


My Son’s Grades Are Too High

When my son fails in school, his teachers fail him by failing to name it. You can find further on this from the source… here

Could ADHD Be Caused By Lack of Sleep?

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The Play Date Gun Debate

Creating a non-political conversation around children and gun-safety. You can find further on this from the source… here



Months After Newtown, Sorting Boxes of Grief

My stepmother was killed in the Newtown shooting. My husband and I divorced after 10 years of marria… You can find further on this from the source… here

The Motherlode Blogroll: Freshly Linked but Never Final

An updated, but always incomplete, blogroll. Never let the perfect be the enemy of the good. You can find further on this from the source… here

Parenting Advice from Celeb Moms

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A New Mom Is Downsized, but Not Down and Out

As a pregnant school manager, I never imagined that seven weeks after giving birth, I would be worki… You can find further on this from the source… here

Leave Family Playtime Alone

Do parents really need so many prescriptions for how we “should” spend our time with our kids? You can find further on this from the source… here

Choosing a Scholarship Over a College Name Brand

Four years ago, our daughter and our family faced the “college costs vs. prestige” decision. Here’s… You can find further on this from the source… here


Mom Finds Escaped Circus Tiger in the Bathroom

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Study Links Autism With Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy

A cautiously worded study has found an association between the use of both S.S.R.I.’s and tricyclic… You can find further on this from the source… here