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Erin Zammett Ruddy
Erin Zammett Ruddy is a seven-year survivor of chronic myelogenous leukemia and the author of the acclaimed book My So Called Normal Life, which was published by The Overlook Press in 2005. She has chronicled her battle with CML in the award-winning "Life with Cancer" column for Glamour Magazine, where she was an editor for eight years. Up until recently, she also wrote a daily blog on glamour.com that gave hope, laughs and support to thousands of young adults with cancer.

Erin is a frequent guest speaker and sits on the board of directors for both the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's New York City chapter and Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation, founded by Denise Rich. She has raised tens of thousands of dollars for cancer research and has appeared on several television programs, including Nightline, The Today Show, Dateline and Good Morning America. The University of Tennessee graduate lives on Long Island with her husband and two children. She is a full-time freelance writer (her work has appeared in Glamour, Playboy, Modern Bride, Real Simple, Redbook, and Parenting). Her cancer remains in complete remission.


Wednesday, November 7, 2012 - 11:23
Have You Ever Had to Break Up With a Mom Friend?
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
True Mom Confessions
What happens when the way you parent becomes a point of contention in a friendship? Is it possible to be friends with someone who parents totally differently from you? Let’s discuss.

 

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Monday, November 5, 2012 - 13:56
The Family Bed: Why I’m Not a Fan
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
True Mom Confessions
We still have no power or heat in our house—day 8 for us—and since temperatures dropped into the 30s last night, we let the kids sleep in our bed. Now in addition to being cold, cranky and unshowered, we’re exhausted.Read Full Post
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - 13:11
Parenting Without Power: Got Any Stir-Crazy Kid Tips?
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
True Mom Confessions
Sandy hit the east coast as hard as they predicted and though we were definitely spared the worst of it, our town and our house is completley without power. It's only been 48 hours so far but there is no sign of us getting electricity back any time soon. My kids have been great but I don't know how much longer I can count on that so I'm asking for some help!Read Full Post
Monday, October 29, 2012 - 10:28
Is Your Family Prepared For A Weather Emergency?
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
True Mom Confessions
Unless you’re living under a really big rock, you’ve probably heard about hurricane Sandy and its impending beating on the east coast. We did a lot to prepare—some of it smart, some of it silly, some of it kinda selfish (see: stockpiling wine). Are you in Sandy’s path? How did you prepare? What am I forgetting?!
 
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Friday, October 26, 2012 - 10:41
Kids at Weddings: Yay or Nay?
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
True Mom Confessions
They look so cute running around in the mini suits and gowns but having little children at the big day can be a bit of a buzz kill, no? Especially if the kids in question are yours.Read Full Post
Thursday, October 25, 2012 - 11:01
Is it wrong to reward your kids with food?
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
The Parenting Post
At book club the other night a friend was telling us that she doesn’t keep any cookies or candy or sweets in her house because, if she did, she’d eat them all. The mothers in the group responded practically in unison: “So how do you bribe your kids?”Read Full Post
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 10:21
Youth Sports: The Slightly-Embarrassing, Kinda-Selfish Reason I’m Glad My Kid Plays
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
True Mom Confessions
I’m often conflicted about youth sports—how they start so early, how it gets so competitive so fast, how cuckoo some of parents can be—but I’m starting to see some real benefits (for me!) and I’m loving it. Here’s what I mean:Read Full Post
Friday, October 19, 2012 - 09:53
Monday Night Football Saved This Woman's Life
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
True Mom Confessions

A Staten Island mom noticed the football players' pink cleats. What happened next changed her life forever. Check out what may be the best football fan letter ever:

 
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 09:40
The Kid’s Book You’ve Got to Read
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
True Mom Confessions
One of the many ways Nick totally rocks as a husband and a dad: He takes the kids to the library regularly to pick out new books. And he researches cool and interesting titles before going. This started after he realized there was no time for quietly browsing the aisles with our two in tow (he’d end up grabbing whatever was on display and we’d often be stuck with crap bedtime reading material, like an encyclopedia-like book on rocks—yawn). I love putting the kids to bed after one of their library trips and seeing the new and interesting books they picked out. Nick’s latest find:Read Full Post
Monday, October 15, 2012 - 10:19
Crazy-Judgy Things People Say About Your Parenting
by Erin Zammett Ruddy
True Mom Confessions
As a blogger, I’m privy to all sorts of judgment. I willingly put my life out there and the commentary (good, bad or cray cray) comes with the territory. I may not enjoy the criticism but I fully expect it. This is my job. In real life, though (among friends, family, strangers in the grocery store line), the judging happens, too. And it’s no secret that it’s kind of reached a boiling point.Read Full Post

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