Rethinking Sports… “Just Do It” For The Kids.

I have fond memories of playing catch with my dad. I enjoyed softball for awhile. I even had fun on the soccer team for a whole year, thanks to my friend Jessica. But, true to the polarized mind of … [Read more...]

Save Girlhood! and How I Learned to Accept TV

Two events coincided at an interesting moment yesterday. One: my husband's dream came true, and Direct TV hooked up the satellite dish that brings him a ridiculous amount of NFL and college football. … [Read more...]

My Rant About Giving Birth In America

I learned a few things this morning when I woke up at about 3:00 am. And never went back to sleep. First, my family is adorableĀ in the middle of the night. My cat's idea of "nocturnal" involves … [Read more...]

Body Image: Remember the Future

Let's talk about body image. It's come up a lot, lately, and I went to the beach yesterday wearing my yellow polka dot bikini and could not help but bask in my own enjoyment of my body. I won't lie--I … [Read more...]

Kids Are Smart: How I Learned to Love Science Again

Somewhere along my own path from girl to woman, I got the impression that I was not good at science. My talents definitely lay in the humanities, but I got darn good grades in IB (International … [Read more...]

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