Women won the vote in 1920: Here are 13 quotes to celebrate how far we’ve come and where we need to go from here
This year marks the 98th anniversary of the year women won the right to vote. In honor of this monumental achievement (regardless...
Articles by Katie Bonadies
Here Are the 20 Best Cities to Make Bank in Over Winter Break
The holiday season brings with it many splendid things: tacky light displays upsetting fancy neighborhoods, kid freak-outs on Santa’s lap...
Want a New You in the New Year? Here’s Where You’re Most Likely to Make That Happen in 2017
Believe it or not, but 2017 is FINALLY. HERE. And with it comes another chance to wipe that proverbial slate...
A Parent’s Guide To Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse
If you’re a parent with Internet access (and/or friends), then you’re probably very, very familiar with the quick wit of comedy...
This Is How NOT to Demo a Car Seat (Hint: It Involves Using a Real Toddler)
This reporter may think twice before using this kid in a live demo again. Last Thursday, Philadelphia’s Fox 29 news station...
Teacher Sets a No-Homework Policy That Every Parent Can Get Behind
When you think about school, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For me, it’s homework…mountains and mountains of...
Store Tells Mom of 2-Year-Old, “We’re Sorry Your Kid Has a Mother Like You.” Is That Okay?
I was derping around on the Internet and found this mom-shaming story I wanted to share with you guys. I’ll give...
Here’s Your Daily Dose of Love and Feels: Videos of Kids Asking Stepparents to Adopt Them
Like any good Millennial, my usual morning routine goes like this: Wake up Check Facebook to see if anything awesome happened while...
“Sit With Us” App: 16-Year-Old Bullying Victim Turns Experiences Into a Way to Help Others
Recently, I listened to an NPR story about a 16-year-old named Natalie Hampton who had experienced very serious bullying and ostracism in school....
Baltimore School Replaces Detention With Meditation. The Result? Zero Suspensions All Year
As you can tell from some of my previous posts, I’m a very big fan of stories that involve shaking...
A Deputy Sheriff Threatened to Arrest Mom for (Legally) Breastfeeding in Public. What Do You Think?
Here’s yet ANOTHER story of a mom being shamed for breastfeeding in public. This time, though, it was a deputy...
Note to Hospitals: I Shouldn’t Have to Pay a Fee to Hold My Newborn
I mean, honestly. Does this even need to be said? Apparently, the answer is “Yes.” As you’ve probably seen and/or heard,...
Mom Gets Sexually Harassed After Posting Breastfeeding Photo
Honestly, I’m getting tired of having to write about these kinds of stories, mostly because I’m so absolutely tired of...
Pregnant Mom Gets Nasty Note From Stranger for Parking in “Women With Child” Spot
You’d think that the shared experiences of motherhood — and dealing with all the joys and frustrations that that the job of “mom”...
Ever Been Asked If You Have Kids During a Job Interview? Well, It’s Technically Illegal
The process of applying to jobs is already stressful enough. Between all the applications you have to fill out (whoddathunk that...
Parents: The AAP Now Says Your Baby Should Sleep in Your Room for the First Year. Any Thoughts?
The news that’s taking the parenting world by storm: the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) now recommends that parents have...
A Special Heart: Real Stories From Special Education Families and Professionals
Today is Special Education Day, a holiday that honors and celebrates all of our neighbors, family members and friends who are...
‘Best in Style’: These 10 Cities Have the Best-Groomed Dogs
February’s for lovers, and we’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day. If you’re a real dog person, you know that...