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Final Mama's Boy Blog: Thank You & Goodbye

Today is my last Mama’s Boy blog on parenting.com I had a fun, successful two years and leaving this blog feels bittersweet but right. In 2010 when I left glamour.com I had a mini meltdown. Glamour and glamour.com completely lifted me up and made me the writer and blogger I am today.

You Know You're A Mom When...

Hello, I just got back from a fashion event in New York City where a publicist said I looked like I was 18 and couldn’t be a mom (I love her). However, I am a mom! Here, 11 things that prove it:

Kindergarten Evaluation: The Results Are In

We just got back from JD’s Kindergarten evaluation with the state of NJ. He… 

Things I Can't Help Saying To My Kid On A Daily Basis

JD is 4, almost 5. Life is interesting these days. One minute he's a blond, wide-eyed angel, next he's a karate-chopping maniac with a 'tude. As a result, the following things come out of my mouth on a daily basis. Here goes (no shame)...

Getting Caught "In Bed" By Your Kid

Oh man, last night JD caught my friend *Joe and me… 

It's JD's Godfather's BDAY!!! WOOT!!!

Today is Uncle Carlo’s 33rd birthday. I shall take a moment to address some things…

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No Mother's Day 2012: Yay Or Nay?

How do you feel about this “No Mother's Day” PSA? I honestly have very mixed feelings. Hear me out...

No Mother's Day 2012: Yay Or Nay?

Introducing Your Child To Someone Special

I think single moms put too much thought into introducing a guy to their child. I let JD meet my new friend this week. Breathe in, breathe out. But there were boundaries and I naturally freaked out.

Mommy Vs. Daddy: What Is Your Child's Preference

I count myself lucky that JD asks about his dad, but doesn’t cry or beg for him. He cries and begs for me. This is because he doesn’t know his Dad, I don’t bring him up and I provide a loving, safe modern family lifestyle. But this weekend at T-Ball I saw a fellow Mom struggling with a non-cooperating little boy and felt her pain.

Single Dating Mom

I went out with my opposite sex friend the other night and naturally Carlo Jr. laced into me. But I didn’t care. Before I left, I played with JD, cooked a homemade meal, bathed and read to him. He was sleeping when I slipped out.

20 Fierce Mom Tattoos

Hot mamas share pics and the stories behind their awesome body art