When Michele Ramien?s son was a year old, her family travelled to the Dominican Republic for a little R & R. As a dermatologist, Ramien was hypervigilant about protecting her baby?s delicate skin from the sun?s rays, so she slathered him in a thick...
WokeMommyChatter (@wokemommychatter) on Jun 30, 2018 at 10:16pm PDT
What am I doing wrong"Â That?s the first thing I thought as I stared down at a drawing my five-year-old daughter had created of herself. Long blond hair, blue eyes and... -
My son is nine years old: I expected to have an uncomfortable conversation this holiday season, but I thought it was going to be one about a guy in a red suit. I misjudged which uncomfortable conversation was coming.
It all began when the song... -
It?s something you?ve been wanting to get for a while and you?ve finally built up the courage to do it. But now you?re pregnant, and you don?t know if it?s safe to get a tattoo or if you should hold off.
It?s best to wait to get your tattoo, says... -
I?m not a newbie when it comes to skin concerns?I?m fair-skinned with veritable constellations of freckles on my body and I?ve already had several moles and freckles removed. So when each of my two daughters were born with birthmarks, I was... -
Grown-ups get dandruff, babies get cradle cap. Both conditions are due to a harmless and common skin issue called seborrheic dermatitis, which causes rough, scaly patches and flaky skin on the scalp?not really what you want when you?re showing off... -
It?s easy to understand the appeal of crib bumper pads for new parents. Those pre-baby weeks are a blur of frantic decisions about what you need to make your baby safe in your home and, at first glance, bumpers seem to fit the bill. The soft pads... -
The first 12 months of your baby’s life are full of firsts?from developmental milestones like smiling, babbling or crawling, to first experiences and holidays. While your little one isn?t really going to understand who Santa is or why there is so... -
For little kids, exploring the world around them involves a lot of putting things in their mouths. From pocket lint to pieces of Lego, little hands will pick up just about everything off the floor and plop it right into their chubby cheeks for safe... -
Pregnancy can be a ?juicy? time?and we?re not talking about ?is she or isn?t she"? gossip. Some women might notice extra saliva, a runny nose and, yes, more vaginal discharge. ?It?s just a normal thing that happens during pregnancy,? says Kerry... -
Being a father to a chaotic, danger-seeking toddler is one of the most rewarding yet draining experiences I?ve ever had. Seeing her face fill with excitement when I come home from work is exactly what I pictured when I first envisioned becoming a... -
Jasmine Frank* hadn?t told her co-workers she was expecting yet?but she feared one pregnancy symptom was giving away her secret. ?In meetings that went on for up to two hours, I was having to get up and go pee sometimes three or four times,? she... -
The countdown is on! 4 weeks until Christmas. Can you believe it" I\'ve teamed up with Minted.com to bring you my favorite holiday cards and unique gifts from their site. Created by talented independent designers, Minted\'s holiday card... -
I’m ending my one-time love affair with online Christmas shopping.
I realize this statement runs contrary to the typical values and passions of my generation. I used to brag to elder, less computer-savvy family members about the joy of getting... -
Dumplin’. Photo: Netflix
December 1:
Battle (Netflix Original film)
Synopsis: The right steps. The wrong attitude. But then she shares the dance floor with a new partner, and the rhythm of love takes over.
Conor McGregor:... -
