When it comes to baby names, we’re big fans of the classics but that doesn’t mean parents can’t think a little outside the box when it comes to naming their little ones. … More
If I Have a Boy, Then What?
Early in my first pregnancy, when asked about my hopes for the gender of my baby, I made no apologies in telling curious family, friends, and strangers that I wanted a girl…. More
On Raising Compassionate Sons and Preventing Violence Against Women
Huffington Post blogger Kim Simon wrote a compelling essay this week titled “Preventing Another Steubenville: What All Mothers Must Do for Their Sons.” While many have prescribed ways for women to protect themselves against attackers and have even suggested the victim in the Steubenville case was partly at fault because of her intoxication, Simon says the problem has more to do with the kinds of qualities we value in men and boys…. More
Mama’s Boy: What Mothers Need To Know About Raising Boys
Boys are different from girls. I know that’s the understatement of the century, but it’s true. … More
