I recently told my 20-month old, “I can’t just be your mom, you need to know that about me.” If my kids are alive and generally happy, my boxes are checked. I did not have a natural birth, exclusively breast feed or buy only organic food. My kids watch TV. I am not the perfect mother. I am, however, a task-oriented person, who insists on doing it all (as defined by me). In the process, I have read all the books, taken all the classes and am approached for advice for common hardships by family, friends and friends of friends. My hope is that, regardless of your parenting ethos, you find something here that makes your life a little easier.