Parenting, Caregiving & Family Relationships
For women facing parenting and caregiving decisions, situations can run the gamut of circumstances and emotional states. There's joy in being able to stay at home, stress if you're part of the sandwich generation, optimism at the prospect of adoption, pressure to do right by your blended family, bittersweet feelings in caring for a parent or spouse, and grief over the death of a child.
- Raising a Family (5)
- Women as Caregivers (2)
- Mom Daughter Relationships (5)
- Adoption (3)
- Special Needs Child (4)
- Death of a Child (3)
- Mother Son Relationships (7)
- Single Mothers (2)
"Just Like Family" by Tasha Blaine - Book Review
A book review of "Just Like Family: Inside the Lives of Nannies, the Parents They Work for, and the Children They Love" by Tasha Blaine, an in-depth look at nannies and the families they work for.
Maria and Jennifer Cadenas Biography
Biography of Maria and Jennifer Cadenas, LGBT advocates and activists.
For Lesbian Families, Marriage Equality Issues Impact Family Vacations
Gay and lesbian families worry that without marriage equality, family vacations in states that do not recognize gay and lesbian rights may not acknowledge the parental rights of same-sex couples.
Renee Martinez Biography
Biography of Renee Martinez, a writer specializing in issues faced by moms with sons and the creator of the blog "Mothers Raising Boys"
What's the best way to celebrate Mom on Mother's Day?
What are your tips and suggestions on how to make Mother's Day special for your mom?
Octuplet Mom Nadya Suleman's Controversial Pregnancy and Birth
Octuplet mom Nadya Suleman's controversial pregnancy and birth have mad her the most infamous mother in the world. After an initial flurry of support, emerging details about her in vitro fertilizations and her six previous children turned public sentiment against her.
Controversial Bratz Dolls To Stop Production - Bratz Off Store Shelves in 2009
The controversial Bratz Dolls, which many moms oppose, has been ordered to stop production and will be removed from store shelves in 2009.
"Scared of Santa: Scenes of Terror in Toyland" Book Review
Book review of "Scared of Santa," a compilation of family photos of children terrified by their visit with Santa Claus.
Pregnant Man Thomas Beatie - His Decision to Go Public with His Pregnancy
A look at Thomas Beatie, the so-called pregnant man and the choice he made to become pregnant as a transgender male and go public with his pregnancy and birth.
Online Communities for Moms - Social Networking Sites for Moms
Becoming a mother is one of the major events in a woman's life. And it's a journey that's made more special when you can share milestones and concerns with other mothers. Online communities for moms give you the opportunity to create social networks with other women going through the same thing you are - raising a child.
Older Moms - Is Later Better?
Women who delay motherhood until they're in their thirties may be better parents. But older moms also face health concerns younger moms breeze through.
Top 10 Priceless Gifts Mom Wants
Give Mom a gift she really wants - your time and effort spent on something she'll truly appreciate. All it takes is some planning and preparation, and best of all, it's free.
Pets as a Substitute for Children?
How do you know if you're ready for childrearing? Some women introduce a dog or a cat into their lives to test the waters. So does raising a pet compare to raising a child? Some say no, while others feel it's actually much more rewarding.
Biography of Adela Crandell Durkee
Bio of Adela Crandell Durkee, author and writer of the blogs 'Once a Little Girl' and 'The Black Tortoise.'
Polygamy on TV - Review of TLC's 'Sister Wives' Polygamy Reality TV Show, Part I
Is TLC's polygamy reality show 'Sister Wives' worth watching? A feminist takes a look at the family dynamics between Kody Brown and the sister...
Daylight Savings Time - Women, Children & the Politics of Daylight Savings Time
Every year at the change to/from Daylight Savings Time, we say, "Spring ahead, fall back." But why do we have Daylight Savings Time, and what is its impact on women's lives? Daylight saving is supposed to save energy, but does it? What about children going to school in the darkness and worried mothers? Who is behind the push for Daylight...
Did Your Child Get the HPV Vaccine?
Do you have a daughter between 9 and 26 and has she gotten the HPV vaccine? What were your reasons for doing so, or not doing so? Do you think the controversy surrounding the vaccine is blown out of proportion? Why or why not? And if you have a son, is your pediatrician or family doctor encouraging you to consider the HPV vaccination for him?...
Parents, Especially Mothers, Have Significant Influence on Teen Sex Decisions
For every parent who has ever said, "My teen doesn't pay attention to me," a CDC study on the sexual activity of teens in the US proves otherwise. Parents, especially mothers, have a significant influence on teens who are struggling to decide whether or not to have sex.
10 Tips for Women to Avoid Thanksgiving Stress
They call it Thanksgiving, but for most women the day is filled with dozens of tasks -- many of them thankless -- all in preparation for the Thanksgiving meal. It's no wonder that many women feel stress at Thanksgiving. These 10 tips can help take the pressure off Thanksgiving and remind us that the day is all about celebration and time with...
Women, Thanksgiving and Gender Roles - The Thanksgiving Gender Divide
Why is there a gender divide at Thanksgiving? Why are women in the kitchen and men in the family room watching TV? Even the most forward-thinking women revert back to those stereotypical gender roles at Thanksgiving. Read what experts have to say about these roles, why we assume them, and whether or not we can change the dynamic.
Thanksgiving Responsibilities - Who Does What for Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving...
Readers share how they divide up Thanksgiving responsibilities and decide who does what for Thanksgiving. It doesn't always have to be women cooking and men carving the Thanksgiving turkey. Other Thanksgiving duties can flex the boundaries of gender roles. Do you have any unique approaches?