It’s a difficult word: depressed. It’s not something most of us want to be connected with. As far as I’m concerned, we can call it whatever you want. Just as long as we don’t ignore it.


Munchkin Step Pail is the Best on the Market
I am so thrilled to have learned recently about the Munchkin Step Pail. This diaper pail is so amazing for many reasons.

Momtrends Moms’ Night Out
Momtrends hosted an incredible Moms’ Night Out a few weeks ago. As always, the evening was amazing and an introduction to so many wonderful brands.

Readers Reflect and Commentate: “Is a Building Going to Fall on Me?”
I am profoundly sad that the grandchildren my husband Gary and I share with Andrea and Herb do not get to have Uncle Todd in their lives. Not a day goes by that I don’t join Todd’s family and friends in missing him.

What We Can Do to Prevent Maternal Suicide
Studies have shown that the suicide rate among mothers in the first year after birth is actually lower than that of the general population. But because young women don’t die from other conditions very often, suicide ranks as one of the top causes of maternal death.

How to Talk About Tragedies with Children
In the wake of the horrific shootings in Las Vegas – and because this (and other tragedies) are front and center in the news – we thought it might be helpful to share this article from our own Dr. Gramma Karen about how to talk with children about tragedies.

Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Mother-Daughter Relationship Problems
You and your daughter are locked into positions and actions that you admit are not working for either of you. I assume this means you are open to trying something different in hopes of breaking this relationship logjam.

What Do Your Kids Really Want?
As a married adult, I often think about the dad I want to be. As the owner of a childcare company, I hear a lot of stories. I hear from the perspective of parents but also the perspective of kids. Here’s what I’ve discovered: of all the things your children will say they want, at the end of the day, what they want the most is you.