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Christine Coppa

Christine Coppa is the author of the Target Breakout Book, Rattled! (Broadway Books, 2009) and the founding blogger of glamour.com's Storked! blog. A professional writer/editor, she's contributed to Glamour, Marie Claire (Australia), First, In Touch, Pregnancy magazine among other publications. Her work has been buzzed about in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and on ABC's 20/20. The Sunday London Times called her a writer "at the forefront of a wave of modern moms who are reinventing the parental publishing genre." Coppa lives in North Jersey with her son Jack Domenic and has no problem admitting that her Marc Jacobs bag is often filled with Matchbox cars.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 17:19
Our Trip To Aulani A Disney Resort & Spa: Installment 1
by Christine Coppa
Mama's Boy
Hello my friends! We’re back from Aulani A Disney Resort & Spa and this single mommy is a little jet-lagged—and tan! Yawn. Join me as I recap the entire trip…Read Full Post
Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 13:30
Operation Disney Aulani: What Do YOU Pack In Your Carry-On?
by Christine Coppa
Mama's Boy
As I mentioned in an earlier post, JD and I are headed to *Disney Aulani on Monday! Here’s what I’m taking in MY carry-on. Read Full Post
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - 11:34
Single Working Mom? Read This
by Christine Coppa
Mama's Boy
As most of you know I’m a freelance writer/researcher/stylist. This means I have gigs one week and the next week I do or I don’t. Hopefully, I do. Read Full Post
Friday, January 6, 2012 - 22:18
And The Mother Of Year Award Goes To...
by Christine Coppa
Mama's Boy
This morning my high school best friend who lives in my building texted me: “Um, I pretty much dressed the baby in the elevator, today.” She was looking for me to make her feel less guilty about rushing around to get out of the door...Read Full Post
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - 16:35
Things That Are Happening In 2012
by Christine Coppa
Mama's Boy
Happy New Year, sweet readers! I can’t believe some of you started reading my blog in 2007 when JD was in my belly, tear! Here are some things that are up for JD and me in 2012:Read Full Post
Thursday, December 29, 2011 - 16:38
OMG I Have Actual NYE Plans!
by Christine Coppa
Mama's Boy
It was New Year’s Eve 2006. I was in a relationship with JD’s dad, pregnant and didn’t know it. Prior to meeting JD’s dad, I made plans with my single NYC girlfriends and bought a plane ticket to San Francisco. That was literally the last time I celebrated New Year’s Eve. No, really.Read Full Post
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - 21:03
I Issued A Single Parent Warning Over Christmas
by Christine Coppa
Mama's Boy
Have you ever issued a single parent warning? I have. Once. This past weekend was Christmas and a relative I hadn’t seen in a good six years flew in from another state to spend Christmas with my family. He knew about JD, but I still felt uneasy about him being around and for one reason only.Read Full Post
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 11:50
The Move To A Big Kid Bed
by Christine Coppa
Mama's Boy
When I was pregnant my parents took me shopping for baby furniture. I selected a crib that converted into a toddler bed. Uncle Carlo transitioned the crib into the toddler bed when JD was two. Yesterday, JD’s big boy bed arrived and I got very emotional. Read Full Post
Friday, December 16, 2011 - 22:06
It's My 31st Birthday Weekend: Then & Now
by Christine Coppa
Mama's Boy
What are you doing this weekend darlings? My weekend started at 5 PM today when I left a freelance magazine job in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. I hopped into my Jeep, turned on some Adele and drove the thirty-minute drive to JD’s preschool.Read Full Post
Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 21:02
My Son Is A Table Wanderer
by Christine Coppa
Mama's Boy
Every night I prepare dinner. Whether it’s baked chicken, beans and rice, cavatelli and broccoli, leftovers, spaghetti and meatballs, grilled cheese, microwaved chicken nuggets and frozen veggies (for JD and cereal for me) or takeout, there is a meal on the table. The table is set with two plates, utensils, cups and napkins. There’s a pretty little bamboo plant center. “Dinner’s ready,” I call.Read Full Post

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