Santa Claus, the Silly Season, and Saving our Sanity
I thought Black Friday (a day during which I resolutely remain home with wallet firmly shut; crowds scare me and the dangling of so-called bargains in front of my face does the opposite of enticing me) might be an opportune time to share this little piece I wrote for DailyWorth.com, an excellent website about finances for women: When I answered my seven-year-old’s Christmas request for an iPod Touch recently with a “no” (and a side of “are you kidding me?”), he shot back: “But you don’t even have to pay for it! It’ll be from Santa.” I was temporarily …Keep Reading
Why Isn’t Paid Maternity Leave a Right? Family Values, My @#$%
So, here’s a quick quiz: What does the United States have in common with Swaziland, Liberia, and Papua New Guinea? I’ll wait. And no, it’s not because those nations’ governments have just named pizza a vegetable, as the U.S. Congress just has. Got an answer? If you were thinking that the U.S.’s maternity leave policy (which is to say, lack of a cohesive, mandated one) is the answer, you win. We’re are in fine company with those three countries for offering working mothers no mandated paid maternity leave. This, despite the fact that we talk a very …Keep Reading
It’s a Book! Countdown to “Mean Moms Rule” Publication Date
Ironic, ain’t it, that the very thing that spurred me to think about writing a book — this blog — has been languishing with fewer updates lately thanks to… the book. But the home stretch is stretching out. The book has been written, and edited, and re-edited, and designed, and has a publication date — April 1, 2012! — and a cover: I’d love to know what you think. Spread the word, and look here for more regular posts as well as more updates and sneak peaks at what’s inside. Did I mention it’s available for pre-order on …Keep Reading
