The fact is that no parent -- be it mom or dad -- should/can be all things at all times to his or her child.
As mothers we're responsible for scheduling appointments, social events, and homework. What's more, we're supposed to love every second of this. I'm going to tell you a little secret: It's okay not to.
The great post-feminist irony is that in an age of hard-won female opportunity, media is channeling that opportunity to a place of hyper-sexualized stupidity. It's not who you are -- it's how hot you are.
To a generation of current and future voters, Barack Obama has deftly offered a choice: a respectful and inclusive voice of the future; versus a schoolyard tormenter aligned with the intolerant voices of the past. Not bad for a community organizer.
Can a mom truly encourage a daughter to be close to her father without comparing her daughter's experience to her own?
These days, gay parents are no novelty: We see them strolling through our neighborhoods and appearing on our TV screen. But still many are left wondering: How will these children of gay parents fare?
Melanie's husband died suddenly at 35, leaving her to care for their three sons, ages 8, 4, and 10 months. She had no family nearby. Turns out, she had something just as valuable: A network of friends.
