Tuesday, September 3, 2013 
Watching our children learn from us can be a wonderful thing, but there is something even more magical about sitting on the sidelines as they learn from their grandparents.
Monday, August 19, 2013 
Low milk supply is always listed as a top reason why mothers quit breastfeeding and switch to formula. Although experts often claim that the percentage of women who can't produce enough milk is extremely small (usually numbers under 5% are quoted, without any specific source being given), the number of women who say they tried everything and still couldn't make enough milk seems to be on the rise. This article explores some of the possible reasons for that, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), diabetes and pre-diabetes, and mammary hypoplasia (insufficient glandular tissue).
Breastfeeding, Mom's Health and tagged with PCOS, breastfeeding, diabetes, insufficient glandular tissue, low supply, mammary hypoplasia, polycystic ovary syndrome, pre-diabetes Thursday, August 8, 2013 
This week, the New York Times has yet another article about the dynamics of managing careers, marriage, and parenting. The "Opt-Out Generation Wants Back In" by Judith Warner looks at what happened to women who ended up staying home. The article discusses the inequity in their marriages and the implications of it. In this post, I share my take on the issues.
Gender Issues and tagged with balance, fathers, having it all, men, mothers, women Tuesday, August 6, 2013 
It is officially 'back to school' season in the media and consumer worlds. Unfortunately, this year (as with many years) it is being used as an opportunity to reinforce old gender roles and stereotypes. This time, courtesy of The Children's Place, Canadian Living and random people on twitter.
Gender Issues and tagged with consumerism, gender discrimination, gender roles, girls, magazines, media, mothers Sunday, July 14, 2013 
Much of the world was shocked yesterday to learn that George Zimmerman was acquitted in the murder of Trayvon Martin. Others were not shocked, which shows the incredible depth of the problem (a combination of systemic racism, bad laws, and gun culture). The roots and implications of the verdict are many, but today I want to share a few of the moving and heartbreaking words I read from mothers of black sons today.
