I Can So Relate to Pregnant Kiera Knightley!
Relating to Pregnant Kiera Knightley
Kiera Knightley has always been one of my favorite actresses (did you see her amazing performance in The Imitation Game?! Totally worth getting a babysitter for!)—but after her recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel, I have to say I love her even more.… Read the rest
Let’s Talk About Transgender Children
Transgender Children
Transgender issues have really taken the spotlight recently—with everyone from Laverne Cox (love!) making headlines to Bruce Jenner reportedly being in talks to have a reality show follow his gender transformation. I have been thinking a lot about gender identity, and actually identity in general—and what I might do or how I might feel if one of my children told me they felt like they were trapped in the wrong body.… Read the rest
Working Mom Problems: Middle of the Day School Events
Working Mom Problems
I kept my son out of school today. He wasn’t sick. He didn’t ask to stay home. In fact, he just turned four and loves spending time there with his sweet little playmates. So, why did I do it?… Read the rest
The Worst Way to Teach Kids Not to Talk to Strangers
The Worst Way to Teach Kids Not to Talk to Strangers
One thing we all have in common as parents is the unflappable drive to keep our children safe and out of harm’s way. It’s a little scary to know that we can’t always be there protecting them at every turn, but the best we can do as parents is to raise our children with some common sense and a good nose for what’s safe and okay, and what might not be.… Read the rest
Would You Spend $500 a Month to Compete with Other Parents?
Parents Spending $500 a Month to Compete with Other Parents
A new survey came out showing that 78 percent of parents admit that they feel pressured to “outdo” other parents. More than that, it showed that these parents spend over $500 a month on average on extra clothes, gadgets, and parties to outshine other moms and dads.… Read the rest
Tips – Taking Care of Yourself During Pregnancy
Taking Care of Yourself During Pregnancy
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I am a mother of 4 and what I have realized is that the healthier and happier I am, the better Mom I am. It sounds obvious but it is not always easy to take care of yourself as a mother. … Read the rest
Should You Let Your Kids Play Football?
Should You Let Your Kids Play Football?
Superbowl Sunday is right around the corner—and you bet that Daron and I will be watching (and probably screaming our fool heads off!). For so many families and whole communities, football isn’t just a sport—it’s a passion, and a way of life.… Read the rest
Are Your Kids Losing Sleep Over Screen Time?
Are Your Kids Losing Sleep Over Screen Time?
How many times have you been almost asleep—or maybe even sound asleep—when a text or, even more frustrating, someone inviting you to play Candy Crush, makes your phone vibrate, jolting you out of your happy place just enough so that you can’t get back to sleep?… Read the rest
Is Your Child Safe in His Car Seat?
Is Your Car Seat Safe?
Sad but true, I was not shocked to learn that roughly 80 percent of parents across the country are using their child’s car seat incorrectly. The recent study by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Commission isn’t out to demonize parents, but instead to shine a light on a huge problem with educating moms and dads about the proper way to harness their child for a car trip.… Read the rest
Introducing Conversations with Rosie Pope
Conversations with Rosie Pope
I think we need to have a talk. Actually, many of them. Here’s the thing—when I first became a mother, I was so hungry for real, honest conversations with moms who’d been there, been nervous about that (and learned a lot along the way).
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