Don’t breastfeed in public! There’s an app for that.
Moms in Chicago are furious after a local TV anchor compared breastfeeding in public to nose picking. Three FOX Chicago anchors discussed a viral video on Thursday's morning show where a mom…
My 10-item wardrobe: a fuss-free, liberating choice to downsize my closet
A couple of months ago, I wrote about my quest to create a 10-item wardrobe, a “mom-drobe,” if you will that would help me feel chic, polished and presentable without constantly wondering what to…
Mama bear vs. grace
I perfected my angry phone voice as a manager of a dance studio. Liz and I used to run a dance studio together, and she put me in charge of recital costumes. If you've never ordered dan…
What if I don’t want to “Lean In”?
Okay, I haven't read Lean In. Maybe I will. Quite honestly, it depends on whether or not one of my friends puts it in my hands and says "Read this." I don't seek out many books these days. T…
Why the CTA’s stroller policy irritates me
I avoid taking the CTA these days. For one, it's a big of a hassle with Teddy. How exactly am I supposed to hold down the button for the disabled entrance, push open the heavy door and drag the stroll…
My childcare situation is perfect… except when it isn’t
Awhile back, I talked about my work/child care split with my husband for a reporter writing for Quill magazine, a publication that writes about journalism for journalists. The article was about w…
Having too much empathy for my kid, and then, not enough
Tonight we are going out. Whoopee! I am thrilled. Jeff and I are going to see a taping of "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me," one of our favorite public radio shows. I know - how geeky are we? But we're pum…
Bad Mommy at the Playground
Yesterday, I read this great post from Kate Bassford Baker about letting your kids be at the playground: Dear Other Parents At The Park:Please do not lift my daughters to the top of the la…
My dear friends, can we please stop pinning ridiculous fitness pictures?
For a few weeks now, I've been seeing a picture on pinterest that freaks me right out. And you know, since I'm such a generous person, I'm going to share it with you, so you can be freaked out as well…
What to do when you feel like you’re going to lose your mind: lead poisoning, stolen bike, life-long guilt
My life is a bit of a cruel joke at the moment. For the past four years, I've continually written about the dangers of lead poisoning in Chicago. In fact, in November, I had a front-page…
