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Swaddling & SIDS: A Common Sense Look at “That Study”
A study (published in this month’s Pediatrics) that looks into a possible connection between SIDS and swaddling has hit the Internet, and hoo boy, are people freaking out. Headlines like this one...
View ArticleWhen Justice Isn’t Served, What Do You Tell Your Teens?
There’s a big story in the news right now, and I’m not going to link to it—both because you likely already know to what I’m referring, and because I could link that story today, and another will...
View ArticleGrandma Caught On Tape
Amy, I have an interesting Grandma situation that I would love your advice on. My mom has been our go to person for watching our kids while we go out of town/need an extra hand/etc. since my first was...
View ArticleWhen Your Family Is Anti-Vaxx
Amalah, I LOVE your Advice Smackdowns and am reeeaaally hoping you can address my question! My baby girl is due in just two weeks. Between our families, my husband and I have four nieces and nephews,...
View ArticleKids & Pets & Family Dog Drama
Hi Amy, I am a longtime reader of your blog and advice column! As a fellow boy-mom and special education service provider, you are so, so relevant to my interests! Glad to see your elbow is on the...
View ArticleWhen Daddy’s Drinking Is a Problem
Hi, I am seeking your advice. I am a first-time mum with a 4 month baby girl. My husband and I have been together for 12 years. He’s always liked to drink. He drinks Thursday, Friday, Saturday and...
View ArticleThe In-Laws’ Creepy Neighbor
Dear Amalah, I have always loved your advice column, and the time has come where I love some advice for a problem of my own. My In-Laws, who live across the country, have a neighbor we will call Chuck....
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Tiny Changes To Earth
I feel the need to start this story off with a lyric from one my favorite bands. The song is called “Head Rolls Off”. It’s written by Frightened Rabbit. It goes like this: You can mark my words, I’ll...
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Please Don’t Feed My Baby Dog Treats (and more serious concerns)
Hi! Since the beginning of time (the past eight years) I’ve had a decent relationship with my MIL. We agree to disagree. I’m not setting her up to be the big bad wolf, but rather want to state a few...
View ArticleMessage in Teal & Blue Pumpkins (for Halloween Safety & Inclusivity)
On Halloween, pay attention to the pumpkins! There are two really amazing initiatives to make Halloween trick-or-treating safer and more inclusive for more kids to be aware of this year. 1. Teal...
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