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Carla

Thank You Good Morning America!

February 4, 2011 by Carla

Thank You Good Morning America!

Carla: I had hoped I’d have a new job today, but that is not to be. And I’m okay with it. Really. I am. I found out yesterday that I had not been chosen, so I’ve had some time to think about how I feel about that. Here’s what I’ve got. 1) Yes, I’m disappointed, […]

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3 New Year’s Resolutions Every Parent Needs to Make

January 2, 2011 by Carla

3 New Year’s Resolutions Every Parent Needs to Make

Carla: Don’t you love titles like that? Commanding, demanding, shaming you into doing what someone else tells you to do? It’s that word needs. It carries so much condescension and know-it-all-ness. And it’s the stock in trade of parenting advice. It’s a way of letting you know that whatever it is you’re doing as a […]

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Parenting Taboos

December 19, 2010 by Carla

This. Is. Genius. And, clearly, stolen from us.    

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Guru Fever

November 30, 2010 by Carla

Carla: It goes against every fiber of my being to too my own horn, but I am pretty excited about this opportunity that’s in front of me and I wanted to tell you about it. I’ve been chosen as a top 20 finalist in Good Morning America’s Advice Guru search. The competition is fierce, and […]

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Links You’ll Love

October 24, 2010 by Carla

Carla: Lately, friends have been sent us some great links to all kinds of articles. So now, a little throwback to the days of the web log:
On Being a Bad Mother
The Wishing Tree
Blessings of a B-Minus
More to come!

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We’re Coming Out

October 11, 2010 by Carla

Carla: Okay Caryn, this is it. We’ve talked about it since we starting this blog and now we’re making it happen. Today is National Coming Out Day and we are going to say here what we’ve said to each other hundreds of times: We love and support our gay friends. We’ve chosen this day to […]

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