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Have You Ever Dated a Mama's Boy?
In a way, that's a trick question.
Although "mama's boy" has negative connotations (he was smothered or spoiled by mom), a man who was raised with love and affection by a mother with boundaries often grows up to be what the author of Raising Boys Without Men calls a "head and heart" person.
This positive version of a mama's boy, says Peggy Drexler, is in touch with his and others' emotions and knows how to communicate.
Say What? Katie Roiphe on Feminism and Maternity Leave
"Historically, feminists have emphasized the difficulty, the drudgery of new motherhood. They have tried to analogize childcare to the work of men; and so for a long time, women have called motherhood a 'vocation.' The act of caring for a baby is demanding, and arduous, of course, but it is wilder and more narcotic than any kind of work I have ever done."
Why Some Women Give Up Custody of Their Children
No matter how egalitarian people say they are, there's still an assumption that a woman's connection to her children is stronger — and perhaps more sacred — than a man's, and when a couple splits, she should naturally retain custody.
Rebekah Spicuglia understands the stigma of noncustodial motherhood all too well. She got pregnant when she was 18 and started taking classes at community college.
Socially Sophisticated? Thank Your Mom
Last weekend mothers got a big thank you for Mother's Day. If you fancy yourself a person with good social skills, you probably should have given your mom double the love. As you may have guessed, moms play a big role in developing kids' social awareness.
Last Chance: The Haute Hostess Apron Giveaway Ends Today!
Listen up hot mamas and haute hostesses: To celebrate Mother's Day we're giving away two gorgeous aprons to two lucky readers. These aren't your grandmother's aprons — they're Haute Hostess Aprons made with double-faced iridescent satin. Designed by Nashville's most stylish PR maven, Elizabeth Scokin, the aprons are frilly, fun, and ideal for entertaining.
Do Tell: How Are You Most Like Your Mom?
They say when we grow up, we turn into our mothers. I know that I'm often startled when I get glimpses of my mom's face in the mirror, but more fascinating to me are the ways our personalities often resemble one another.
As I get older, I'm more aware of the traits that make me similar to my mom, whether it's our fondness for cheese, our taste in earrings, or our tendency to interrupt people during spirited conversations.
Some Mothers Look Like Their Daughters Naturally . . .
And others will pay for the privilege.
This is straight up twinsanity! "Love you like a sister" is a sweet sentiment unless you're 50 years old and spend 10,000 British pounds (about $15,000) to look like your 28-year-old daughter.
Mother or Father Terms of Endearment Quiz
Around the world, different words are used for mothers and fathers. Test your terminology by taking this quiz and figuring out if the word is used to describe mom or dad.
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Do Tell: Do You and Your Mom Share the Same Feelings About Your Bodies?
Whether they’re a daily part of life or practically out of the picture, parents influence their children. And as we become adults, the markings of our influences become more clear. Recently a friend lamented to me about this very issue, cursing her mom for making her perpetually unhappy with her body.
Women of the Sect – Do You Feel For Them?
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard about the polygamist sect that was unveiled in Texas where over 400 children were taken into Child Protective Services custody.
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