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I’d be a perfect mother if you paid me for it.

In the last few months, I’ve come to realize something fundamental about myself: I do things better when I’m paid for it. And, I suspect, all parents would be better if they got paid for it. I’m not suggesting that … Continue reading

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Doing the Best We Can

Have you heard? Raise your kids the Chinese way and they’ll be superior. Also, raise your kids according to the Old Testament and they’ll be better, as well. And also if you raise them in a commune. Or a Promise … Continue reading

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Breastmilk, Straight From the Pump

As the Agent of Chaos passed her fourth-month birthday, we found ourselves turning to a new chapter in the baby books (literally). She’s moved out of the 0-3 demographic and into the 4-7 months, where parenting actually gets kind of … Continue reading

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Newparent Milestones: A Guide to The First Three Months

Congratulations! You’re a newparent. As with any newparent, you’re probably wondering how your development should progress. Here’s a general guide to week-and-month milestones through your first three months. Note: all newparents develop at their own rate, so you may not … Continue reading

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