Latest Comments

• Does parenting make you dumb?

  Mon Dec 7, 2009
  • OMG, Aaron thanks for this article. So, so true!! I guess my only advice would be to pick up a newspaper or read a good book and then join a group of friends with like minded interests. But when you're home raising kids who has time for that!? Duh.

• Will you scale back this holiday season?

  Mon Dec 7, 2009
  • My husband and I make a conscious effort not to over indulge the kids just because it's the holiday season. I also think it's a lot easier when your kids are still young. My eldest who is 4-years old was definitely impacted by all the toy tv ads this season.

• Back to work...and feeling grateful

  Mon Oct 26, 2009
  • Meredith, thanks for sharing your personal experience of being a working mom of three (and Congrats). I know that as a mom of two there are times when I feel like I've boarded the "coo-coo ka-noo-koo" bus and can't seem to get off.

• How did having children affect your happiness?

  Mon Oct 19, 2009
  • I agree with poster 1Kimmy. Motherhood definitely makes you stronger and resilient. I think Motherhood also makes you look at life thru different lenses.

• Who does more of the housework in your home?

  Fri Oct 16, 2009
  • I think agreeing on "division of labor" is huge in every household. It's helped my husband and I big time - no more bickering about chores

• Which TODAY mom lets their kid skip brushing their teeth?

  Wed Oct 14, 2009
  • Thank you, thank you, thank you all for sharing your mommy confessions. We all have them - it's just some are more comfortable disclosing them than others. I admit I've faked a few (cough, cough) illnesses to get some alone time in my bedroom.

• How much do you spend on holiday gifts?

  Wed Oct 14, 2009
  • We get gifts for the kids but we don't go crazy. And if we do a gift exchange with our exctended family we set a price limit.

• Do you snoop on your child's phone or Facebook page?

  Tue Oct 13, 2009
  • My mother "snooped" and I'd have to guess I inherited the gene. I think social pressures and media make growing up tougher than ever, especially for girls. As much as I'd like to give my children the benefit of the doubt - I'm the adult and need to look after their best interest.

• What are the best toys for babies and toddlers?

  Tue Oct 13, 2009
  • I'm a huge fan of Melissa & Doug products. My girls really enjoyed playing with a number of their toys. Everything from wooden board puzzles, to stamp sets to their pull toys. Other faves include, any Little People set from Fisher Price, Stacking blocks and "fake" food sets.

• Should couples have joint or separate bank accounts?

  Fri Oct 9, 2009
  • I think it's a personal preference and depends on the couple. It works great great for my husband and I.