You cannot be a feminist and choose to be financially dependent on a man
He who has the gold makes the rules. –Anonymous (who was she?) You cannot choose to be financially dependent on a man and also call yourself a feminist. The past decade has been a hotbed of debating the merits of the stay-at-home mom, how to …
Don’t be a crazy mom who nurtures her kids 24/7
You know those moms who spend their lives devoted to shoehorning every minute into quality family time and nurturing child rearing? They’re nuts. Don’t try to be one. Are you following my 10-year marriage contract project? Ryan Seacrest, Woman’s Day, CafeMom …
Can two straight single moms build a modern family together?
My best SMILF Morghan and I discussed buying a multifamily home together, and reaping the financial, logistical and emotional benefits afforded married couples. Do you think this arrangement could work? Morghan: Would it be so crazy if we bought a house and moved in together? …
I’m afraid I’ll never meet a man if I move to the suburbs
Like many a city parent, I hear the call of the suburbs. Despite my own love of urban living, parenting energetic children makes me long for a yard and tree-lined neighborhood where Helena and Lucas can enjoy their independence, no-brainer schools and a garden where …
Stuck in a 20s dating mentality — even though you’re in your 30s or 40s?
I was chatting with a friend whose wife recently left him for her boss. Needless to say, he’s pretty down. “No matter the circumstances, divorce takes its toll on your self-esteem,” I told him. “When you’re ready, I highly recommend dating. There is nothing …
One spouse is not enough
When I was in college I had a very sweet and cute boyfriend. “Do you think about getting married?” my Grandma asked me. “We all think Dave’s neat. It helps when you get married young — you grow up together.” I understood where she was …
A 10-year contract will save marriage
I’ve established that marriage is dead. The model based on committing to a “soulmate” for the rest of one’s life is but a blip in the history of marriage, and it’s day has come — as evidenced by the steady, high divorce rate …
Marriage is dead
When I got married at age 28, it was the right thing for me to do. It was also my only option. After all, I loved my husband and yearned to have children with him. Something powerful in me called out to partner with …
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NYT adds WSM to its Motherlode blogroll
NBC’s TODAY interviews me on traveling solo with kids
Ryan Seacrest plugs my 10-Yr Marriage Contract post!
I discuss kids and divorce live on Headline News
I keep stirring stuff up on The Huffington Post
Woman’s Day digs my 10-Yr Marriage Contract post
CafeMom’s TheStir loves my 10-Yr Marriage Contract idea
xoJane gives my “Beautiful Daughter” essay some love
The Awl promotes my take against SAHMs
Business Insider features my mommy money insights 
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