Op-eds, columns and personal essays.

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Leaning In as a Work-at-Home Mom

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The Internet is ablaze with talk about Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead, by Cheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook. As a disclaimer, I have not yet read the book, but from the discussions I’ve participated in on Twitter and the reviews,…
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After Baby Arrives, Don’t Forget About Your Pets!

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After baby arrives, all your attention is focused on that little being who needs you so much! Especially in those first few months, it feels like there’s little time for anything other than feeding and changing and rocking and playing,…
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Mamiverse Moms Share Their Thoughts on Pope Francis

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As news about Pope Francis flooded the media, we asked some of our contributors—Mamiverse Moms—to share their take on the new pope. They are all Latina and live in different parts of the country and even the world. In fact, our first contributor…
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‘The Bachelor’ & Engagement Rings: True Love or All Show?

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Recently one of my best friends got engaged and posted a picture of her engagement ring on Facebook. I congratulated her. She was quick to clarify in a comment that the ring wasn’t “the real deal”. It was just something temporary. When…
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I Give Up! Celebrating the Tradition of Lent

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I admit it, I’m a “Fallen Catholic.” At least, that’s what a lot of people might call me. Though I was raised in the church and attended Catholic school, as an adult I chose to walk away. It wasn’t an easy decision, but it was the…
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Why We Don't Celebrate Men's History Month (Yet!)

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As we observe Women’s History Month and get ready to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, I’ve heard more than one man complain that there is no “Men’s History Month.” Why is there a month that honors women, they ask,…
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What Politicians Could Learn from Dr. Seuss

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March 2 marks the 109th birthday of Dr. Seuss, inarguably the world’s most popular and beloved children’s author and illustrator. Yet most adults know that Dr. Seuss’ themes go well beyond child’s play and embrace topical social issues.…
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Will Mothers Be the Champions of Gun Control?

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Two months have passed since the Newtown tragedy, and while most of us are able to continue our lives as usual after our initial shock, disbelief and horror, the parents of the 20 children killed that day cannot. The families of the teachers…
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What if the Next Pope Were a Woman?

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Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation announcement has re-sparked the debate about diversity in the Catholic Church: It’s time for a Black Pope! It’s time for a Latino Pope! An Asian Pope! But…what about a female Pope? What if instead of…