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Sasha Emmons

Sasha Emmons is a freelance editor and writer who has worked at iVillage, LHJ.com, Parents.com and was most recently the executive editor of Parenting.com. A New Yorker for more than 12 years, she now lives with her two children and Canadian husband in Toronto.

Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 13:16
What I Wish I’d Known on My First Mother’s Day
by Sasha Emmons
True Mom Confessions
This weekend I will celebrate my ninth Mother’s Day. If I could go back to my very first one and tell myself a few things that I know now, here’s what I would say.Read Full Post
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 21:51
The Truth About Family Dinners
by Sasha Emmons
True Mom Confessions
Here's how I imagined family dinners: We’d all share the day’s happenings and then discuss world events. Here's the reality.Read Full Post
Thursday, April 25, 2013 - 10:44
This is 8 Years Old
by Sasha Emmons
True Mom Confessions
You are the picture of how every basketball player or supermodel describes themselves as a kid: gangly, some parts of you playing catch-up with others, experimenting with odd style decisions. Read Full Post
Thursday, April 18, 2013 - 10:43
Have Kids Lost the Ability to Play Alone?
by Sasha Emmons
True Mom Confessions
I have no desire to be a helicopter parent, but somehow I became an unwitting one anyway. My kids want to interact with me constantly, which I love. But I also love making dinner, something I am currently unable to do without the aid of Wild Kratts.Read Full Post
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 - 23:34
Dear Daughter, Here’s Why I Work
by Sasha Emmons
True Mom Confessions
A few days ago you asked me if I love work more than I love you and your brother.Read Full Post
Thursday, April 4, 2013 - 07:00
The Done-With-Kids Blues
by Sasha Emmons
True Mom Confessions
I know two kids is enough for me, so why is it so hard to leave the baby years in the rearview mirror?Read Full Post
Monday, April 1, 2013 - 07:00
New Texting Plan…for Toddlers
by Sasha Emmons
Show and Tell
Tired of your kiddo racking up charges sending embarrassing texts like “asfdgn rleksr dfkds” to random contacts in your phone? Now there’s “My Lil’ Texter” text plan that offers unlimited data and parent-approved contact lists (Nana: yes, your boss: no). Plus, download an extra-powerful auto-correct app that strips the text of all poop-related words.Read Full Post
Monday, March 25, 2013 - 14:09
Study: Many Parents Introduce Solids Too Early
by Sasha Emmons
Show and Tell
The American Academy of Pediatrics advises exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of a baby’s life, so why are so many parents in a rush to give their babies solid food earlier? A new study, published in Pediatrics, surveyed more than 1,300 mothers to find out.Read Full Post
Thursday, March 21, 2013 - 11:47
Study: Skim Milk May Not Reduce Obesity Risk
by Sasha Emmons
Show and Tell
Researchers found kids who drink skim or 1 percent milk are actually more likely to be overweight than those who drink 2 percent or whole. Read Full Post
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 - 16:48
New Guidelines for Concussion Treatment
by Sasha Emmons
Show and Tell
According to just-released guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology, kids who could have a concussion should be benched immediately. Read Full Post

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