As a culture, we’re unhealthily obsessed with our mothers. For the past several months, I have been deluged with e-mails wanting to know if I have made plans yet for Mother’s Day. Only a few of these have been from my mother. Read full article > >
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Alexandra Petri: Time magazine and our mommy porn fixation
Viola Herms Drath had been to the Blue Star Mothers convention the week of Aug. 8, and she spoke excitedly about an upcoming family dinner at the Prime Rib on K Street and her great-granddaughter’s first birthday. She was pleased that, even at 91 years old, her calendar was so full. But by the end of the week, she was found dead. Read full article > >
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Viola Drath: A remarkable life hijacked
Among those at Fashion’s Night Out, a giant shopping party, were Justin Bieber, Beyoncé, Tilda Swinton, overexcited tweens, their mothers and Miss Piggy.
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Fashion Stars and Fans Crowd Late Shopping Night
Baby monkeys grew up anxious and anti-social after the stress of separation from their mothers, a study says.
Like other mothers, Jen Kilmer makes sure all her children are accounted for before pulling away in the car. Her routine begins with a cheer: Mom: “Are we ready?” Kids: “Yes, we are!” Read full article > >
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How a D.C. area family with 11 children, ages 12 through 1, makes it work
When the need arises to rehabilitate baby deer that have been separated from their mothers, the fawns end up at rescue centers like Suburban Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation in Mechanicsville. Read full article > >
Even before Shana Greatman Swers got pregnant, the 35-year-old consultant had a habit of posting on Facebook about nearly anything. She loved writing about her husband, Jeff, her friends at work and the prospect of having a baby. People who knew her followed every turn on the social network,…
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A mother’s joys and a family’s anguish shared via Facebook
How a D.C. area family with 11 children, ages 12 through 1, makes it work
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
