I still remember the big day in 6th grade that we got to choose the foreign language that we’d start learning: Spanish, French, or German. (I picked Spanish.) Many schools in the U.S. still don’t begin to teach kids a new language until middle school, while most European countries, for example, start instruction of a second language when kids are six to nine years … Read More about 3 Ways to Teach Kids a New Language
Are you familiar with all the types of flexible work arrangements? Have you thought about asking for one, either because you’re currently pregnant and thinking about your return to work after maternity leave, or because you’ve returned to your regular schedule after having your baby and want to try something different? We’ve put together a quick reference … Read More about Types of Flexible Work Arrangements
Do your kids go to school break camps during winter and spring school vacations? With day care, you usually don’t have to worry — just send them to your regular provider. But parents of school-age kids need to find an alternative child care situation. Good sources for information about school break camps include local parent magazines and websites, and … Read More about School Break Camps: Open Thread
This well-reviewed, machine-washable dress is on sale in all its iterations at Lands’ End, which include solid colors, prints, and a jacquard version. The dress is available in regular, plus, tall, and petite sizes, although almost all of the options are down to lucky sizes right now. It’s $24-29 at Lands’ End (was $79-99). Lands’ End Ponté Keyhole Sheath Dress
Undercover Mama’s popular nursing tank boasts that it can “make any shirt a nursing shirt,” and its solid Amazon rating — 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,400+ reviews — shows that it does the job well. It’s available in 15 colors in sizes XS-XXXL (although XXXL only is available in black, and XL somehow got listed both as “Extra Large” and “X-Large” with … Read More about Classic Nursing Tuesday: Nursing Camisole
Wait a minute: Ceramic, breakable mugs for little kids? I know, it doesn’t sounds like a great idea, but bear with me! The summer my son turned four, I was getting tired of plastic cups of milk and juice always getting tipped over at dinnertime — they’re unbreakable, which is nice, but not heavy enough to withstand accidental … Read More about Feeding Tuesday: Everyday Child’s Mug
Kate and I were discussing the troubling issue of body image as a mom — even if you get back to your old “size,” what do you do when you just feel different in your skin, or when you feel like your shape has fundamentally changed? Kate generously offered to share her thoughts in more … Read More about Body Image As a Mom
I like these 12-oz. water bottles so much for our 5-year-old that we have three of them! They’re top-rack dishwasher safe, leak-proof (a little clip holds the lid closed), BPA-free (although apparently that’s not enough anymore, but I give up), and when it’s closed, the spout is covered, which is a plus when your kid inevitably drops it in the dirt. … Read More about Feeding Tuesday: On the Fly Water Bottle
Last summer, when I had to admit that I really needed to buy a new swimsuit, something completely unexpected happened: I found one I actually like. I read a lot of reviews and checked a bunch of websites, from Zappos to Lands’ End to Athleta, looking for a bathing suit that was flattering and forgiving, covered … Read More about Finally Friday: Classic Sheath One-Piece Swimsuit
It’s (somehow) that time again: the end of the school year, and that means it’s time to find gifts for your kids’ teachers. But what sort of present should you give? An edible gift? A gift card for Starbucks, or Amazon, or Target? A gift card to buy classroom supplies? A handmade present from your child? It can be a … Read More about What Are the Best Gifts for Teachers?
2019 Update: We still stand by this advice on how to hide a baby bump the second time round— links have also been updated below. What clothes best hide a baby bump — particularly if it’s your second child and you feel like you’re showing earlier? We’ve talked here about how to work through your … Read More about Hiding a Baby Bump — The Second Time Around
Are you the parent of a child with special needs? How has that affected your career — and your family? Editor Kate Antoniades weighs in… Being a parent of a child with special needs — whether that means congenital heart problems, or life-threatening food allergies, or autism spectrum disorder — often means “more.” More doctor’s appointments. … Read More about Working Parents and Kids with Special Needs
