No baby penises allowed
My buddy, Allison, and her son, who's about Teddy's age, lives in Hyde Park. Allison and I were pregnancy buddies, meeti…
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Viva media diversity
Greetings from fabulous Las Vegas! I wish I could claim that I've spent my time here Cirque du Soleil hopping with sh…
Of band-aids, badassery, and finding a break
Ida is starting preschool this fall. In preparation for this momentous happening, we are spending a considerable portion…
I’ll never fall in love again
I recently ended an eight-year relationship, and I’m still having mixed feelings about it. She wasn’t always good to…
I’ve got your back
I’m a feminist in the Chicago comedy scene and it’s been a rough week. I’m worn out. I’m sick of being patient…
Beyond the Diaper: How Mayim Bialik’s New Book Covers Elimination Communication
I think it's practically mandatory that I open this post with a reference to the 90s TV show Blossom. But I don't have a…
The Body Deformed by Tidal Forces
Lillian-Yvonne Bertram, who is pursuing her Ph.D. in Creative Writing at the University of Utah, is one of the most rebe…
Yes, my five-month-old uses the potty: an intro to elimination communication
When people saw my baby registry, quite a few commented on little green Baby Bjorn potty they found there. "Wow, you'…
Every day is a winding road
When I took my high-flying new job, there was talk that my first assignment would be in either Houston or Northbrook. (A…
The little pants that could: Ecapants review and giveaway
After a long and arduous fight with our online comment system, I was able to pick a winner. So many of the comments were…
