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For many new moms, this past week has been focused on getting back to work. Maybe you're just coming back from maternity leave, or maybe you're getting back to work after a long summer break, ... READ MORE
Getting away from it all—sort ofWe're staying in a house on the water in Tampa with Aaron's family for a long weekend. It's balmy and beautiful, there's an egret standing on the patio...and I ... READ MORE
I sat on the porch last weekend with a good friend. We've been friends for 20 years and met in the sandbox of our neighborhood playground. I sat on one side and she sat on the other. Our ... READ MORE
I just placed my belly, aka “Baby Phillips,” on a waiting list for the day-care center near my work. I can’t imagine having my baby in the outside world yet, let alone in day care, but for ... READ MORE
Being a mom is largely a self-confidence game.  I know this firsthand; my new baby tested my wits constantly, just when I needed them most. But the more confident I became, the less stressed ... READ MORE
Picturing yourself without your pregnant belly and with your baby in someone else’s care may be difficult right now. Nevertheless, whether your child will need an occasional baby sitter or ... READ MORE
Some cities that didn’t make the top 10 on our list nonetheless shine in individual areas. Here are the stars in nine individual categories.Most Birthing Options: San DiegoSan Diego’s ratio ... READ MORE
While the thought of formulating a coherent sentence, much less assuming your previous job responsibilities, may seem overwhelming at first, it is possible to be a happy (if a bit harried!) ... READ MORE
When my friend Ingrid gave birth to her daughter in Sweden, she and her partner were given 15 months of paid leave to share or take individually. That gave Ingrid time to recover from the ... READ MORE