Raising a Baby

Dear Diary, This conversation unfolded recently as a perfect example of when not to call the pediatrician's office.  A year or two ago, I may have picked up the phone and dialed the doctor immediately. But...

Dear Diary, No one and nothing can ever prepare you for the rewards or the challenges of motherhood. Not a class, book, relative or friend.  Surely I didn’t expect to be completely prepared but given my...

Dear Diary, When I first ventured outdoors with Caitlynn,  I said to myself, Self, restaurants should cater to babies by offering a special menu. First off, that would help moms who accidentally left...

Dear Diary, When I became a first time mom, I had a plan. A detailed plan. I planned to use organic only items. I planned to follow a somewhat strict schedule. I planned to always organize and never...

Dear Diary, Welcome to the first edition of Ask Alpha Mom. My name is Deborah Mills, a.k.a. Alpha Mom. I am the mother of three adult minute of it. Motherhood provides the greatest joys and also the...

Dear Diary, As a child, I would push a dining room chair into the living room to build a makeshift television set. I would then  instruct my cousins to sit on the white couch--the one we weren't allowed to...