Note: This originally published in Quartz. This year, my family can skip the flowers, the gifts, and the breakfast in… Read more All I want for Mother’s Day is for my wonderful family to leave me alone
Category: Parenting
I Had PPD, But I Couldn’t Admit That I Had A Problem
Originally published on Romper. When my daughter was born nearly five years ago, I was overjoyed. She was perfect: healthy,… Read more I Had PPD, But I Couldn’t Admit That I Had A Problem
America’s sexualization of breasts is so pervasive even other women think public breastfeeding is gross
This piece was originally published on Qz.com on August 16, 2016. Mila Kunis’ recent admission that she’s been shamed for breastfeeding… Read more America’s sexualization of breasts is so pervasive even other women think public breastfeeding is gross
Becoming a Mother Made Me Even More Pro-Choice
Published on Rewire.News on May 2, 2016. Conservatives and conventional wisdom have told us that it’s only rash teenagers getting… Read more Becoming a Mother Made Me Even More Pro-Choice
6 Ways Parenting a 3-Year-Old Is Like Running for President
Published on ScaryMommy.com today. I can’t pretend to know what it’s like to run for political office, much less… Read more 6 Ways Parenting a 3-Year-Old Is Like Running for President
What It’s Like to Parent When You’re a Rape Survivor
Published on Quartz on March 21, 2016. As a survivor of sexual assault and a mother to two young children,… Read more What It’s Like to Parent When You’re a Rape Survivor
Why Can’t A Pregnant Woman Enjoy A Glass of Wine?
Published on The Atlantic on November 3, 2015. I’ve long described pregnancy as a lengthy list of things you can’t… Read more Why Can’t A Pregnant Woman Enjoy A Glass of Wine?
Can You Raise a Little Boy in A Pink Bedroom?
Published on Qz.com on April 5, 2015. In a matter of weeks my family will double, making my 2-year-old daughter… Read more Can You Raise a Little Boy in A Pink Bedroom?
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