Why are Mothers Angry?
I am afflicted by pangs of conscience following my negative review of “Screaming on the Inside.” I maintain that the book is […]
Pursuing Creativity through Order in Motherhood: “The Baby on the Fire Escape” and “The Compleat Woman”
There’s a cultural misperception that spontaneity and impulse are the fertile ground of artistic expression. Undeniably, there is a long and storied […]
Amy Chua’s “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother”: Is “Chinese Parenting” Really Better?
When J.D. Vance was announced as the GOP candidate for vice-president, I, like many people, was reminded of his mystifying memoir of […]
Laura Vanderkam’s “I Know How She Does It”: Time Tracking and the Stories We Tell Ourselves
Laura Vanderkam is a married mother of five, time management expert, and concise and insightful writer. Though it’s been several years since […]
Valerie Shore’s “The Compleat Woman”: Marriage, Motherhood, and Career
Perhaps one of the best kinds of friends one can ask for in life is the friend who always has books to […]
Spiritual Reading to Nourish a Mother’s Heart
I recently found myself the only person in a room who had not spent multiple weeks of the past year touring New […]
The “Good Enough Mother”: Tough, Not Cold
People who present a positive view of motherhood are accused of idealizing motherhood in a way that is somehow harmful. This is, […]
Tough Mothers: Raising Children and the Development of Grit
As we have previously mused, there seems to be a necessary element of physical discomfort to develop grit. Our bodies are always […]
Lois Lenski’s “Regionals”: Fascinating Stories for Young and Old
Lois Lenski is often remembered primarily as an illustrator. An introduction to her work may come through the amusing picture book series […]
Imagine If You Can: Motherhood Without Instagram
There’s a foolproof way as a woman to ensure that you get rest when it is required for physical healing. There’s a […]