Yes, we are super fortunate to be living in an age where giving birth is not a guaranteed gamble with death. However, far too many women are led away from trusting the process, instead, being talked into the procedure. The Cut
The 'Swap-The-Baby' Test
Don't call my baby a start-up. My start-up never projectile vomited down the front of my dry-clean only sweater while smiling. NPR
Why Fathers Take More Paternity Leave For Sons
I guess it makes sense in a way. Michael Keaton didn't sell the Mr. Mom biz hard enough. (But that ironing board grilled cheese was pretty brilliant.) Inc.com
The Artist Behind the Three-Eyed Fish and Selfie Rat, and Other Hoaxes
The internet certainly didn't create eccentrics, but it no doubt gives everyone a platform to tout their own brand of weird. The New York Times
How to Make Money Investing in Legos, One Minifig at a Time
Don't feel bad if the balance of your kid's college fund couldn't cover the cost of a pizza party. Chances are, you've got a few Lego sets kicking around. The return on that investment may be better anyway. Inverse
Work puts food on the table and travel is often inevitable, so, in that spirit, I give you some of the upsides, if, like me, you need a little help spinning it.
The cognitive burdens my husband had been shouldering had been largely invisible to me, and the same had been true for him. Here's how to make a change.
It may feel like the most difficult morning of your life. But trust me, mama, your baby is in good hands and daycare drop-off won't always break your heart.
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