Chrissie Archive
I have never really been afraid of depression. Upon learning what was happening inside my body — my own physiological limitations — I actually felt empowered. Through intervention, I …
Ask anyone whether they’ve had their flu shot and you will more than likely be met with one of two responses: “I sure have!” or, “I got the flu …
As you sit at home with your kids over their Thanksgiving break, why not impress them with fun facts about the longstanding American holiday? Did you know that the …
If you are a family with young children that celebrates Christmas, you are addressing Santa Claus. Period. Maybe you’re a new parent contemplating whether you will play along with …
If you happen to live with a tattle tale, you know how painful it can be. Whether it’s a Type-A child who wants everyone in the family to fall …
Are boys easier than girls or is it the other way around? More often than not, I hear that girls are more difficult to raise than boys. Statements like, …
Alyssa Milano continues to (respectfully) stand up for a woman’s right to breastfeed. She was a guest on the Wendy Williams Show, Wednesday, telling Milano she felt uncomfortable with …
I had my second child when my first was just shy of 20 months old. My maternity leave equated to hell on earth. My daughter (an emotionally intelligent little …
Everyone wants to help when you’re a new mom. A lot of it is (hopefully) well-intentioned, but may also be misguided. One of the top problems friends and family …
I will admit I was never a pro-sleep sharing parent. So, imagine my surprise when I discovered that Dr. William Sears — the king of attachment parenting — and …
Attention. It’s one thing every child craves like a drug, though some children can never get enough of it. “(They) seem to have an insatiable desire for attention,” writes …
Sleep. It eludes us parents as our kids do everything they can to keep from closing their eyes. As we stumble through life wishing we could take a nap, …
Whether you’re into attachment parenting or not, wearing your baby carries with it (pun intended) a number of benefits. You may be looking for an emotional connection with your …
Sick children. It’s a crazy terrain to navigate. You may run into difficulties when you’re trying to decide whether your child’s illness warrants heading in to the pediatrician or …
Medical professionals are always “on the record,” so to speak, keeping them from giving you some mom-to-mom or parent-to-parent advice during your visit. They can certainly offer guidance when …
When it comes to business professionals who also happen to be moms, it has historically been an all-or-nothing world. Women can take short — oftentimes unpaid — maternity leaves …
Why do celebrities go out of their way to name their children something outrageous? Is it the desire to set themselves apart from “the commoners?” Whether you agree with …
Playtime can be a point of pleasure or contention for parents. For some it comes natural, while others loathe the thought of getting into their child’s world. I get …
Losing a child to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is both a mystery and a nightmare. A new SIDS study has found that, though statistics have declined since the …
Breastfeeding wars are a common theme these days. Women wanting the right to nurse their child in a public place without getting the once-over and average citizens wanting the …
