STUFF ROOKIE mommies must know about (JUNE 2014 EDITION)

This TED Talk, by Jennifer Senior, addresses the anxiety produced by all the parenting recommendations out there, written as if parenting is a crisis. Her book All happiness and No Fun, papers how our culture has transformed parenting into an active verb, signifying that we invest all our time and resources into our kids.

Once upon a time, I loved Gymboree clothing for my baby. Then, I made a decision the designs were too precious and Not My style (NMS). Now, I’m back on board and I can’t stop getting stuff in the Under $7 department. None of it says “Cute as a cupcake.” I promise.

Father’s Day cards you can make charming with your own photos.

Our contributor Laura did such a charming job on her monthly photos of baby Eli, I could look at them every day.

What do you say when your children start throwing curveball questions at you? Whit Honea’s new book, The Parent’s phrase book makes a excellent Father’s Day gift as well as beneficial shower room reading, if you know what I mean. He’s a pal and the tone is so him. 

Cute as heck superhero-themed Father’s Day comic printable from I Heart Naptime

Where can I add a chalkboard area to my house where the dust won’t drive me crazy? how about the back door, like Amy from mommy Advice.