Can Smoking During Pregnancy Create a Socially Deviant Kid?
New research suggests tobacco exposure in the womb elevates one's risk of later antisocial behavior.
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America Has Never Not Had a Childcare Problem
The persistent view that childcare is the primary responsibility of mothers has meant that America has always had…
‘A Princess Is Kind of a Bad Ass’: When Feminist Moms Pick Up the Pen
Danielle Lindemann modifies some classic Disney fairy tales. By Lisa Wade Sometimes there’s nothing to do but take…
What Not to Expect When You’re Expecting in Hollywood
In Alice Lowe’s directorial debut, the longtime writer and actress tells the story of a mother murdering strangers at the directive of her unborn child.
The Invisible Worry Work of Mothering
Women do more of the intellectual and emotional work of childcare and household maintenance. By Lisa Wade (Photo:…
These 12 Apps Will Revolutionize Motherhood, Except They Won’t
Apps such as TaskRabbit and Zum are trying to create a revolution for women’s domestic work. The problem…
The Responsibilization of Pregnancy
Until feminists fought to make it otherwise, it was legal in America to refuse to allow women access…
How Breastfeeding-Friendly Is Your State?
State laws can make a big difference as to how easy it is for mothers to breastfeed their babies for as long as pediatricians recommend.
‘Cowboys Don’t Have Mommies’
An interview with my mother about the meanest thing I've ever said to her.