Iliza Shlesinger Hates Mom-Shamers As Much As You Do

Get outta here, mom-shamers.

Jun 22, 2022

ONE FUNNY MOMMY Iliza Shlesinger Hates Mom-Shamers As Much As You Do   Today's a big day around here, with the launch of our second-ever issue. This one is dedicated to relationships of all kinds, from the one with your spouse to the one with your mother-in-law.  And our cover star is comedian Iliza Schlesinger, who you might recognize from her hilarious super-honest birth announcement in January. The pics are exactly the mood for summer.  It's also nice (?) to know that I'm not the only one who remembers having a horror-filled Foley balloon experience during birth. Schlesinger aptly described it: "It felt like the most medieval, archaic torture device that you would use for a heretic in dark ages England." Check out her thoughts on formula stigma and "gorgeous" baby poop. (Ah, motherhood.)  — Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor   Read More

JUST SAYIN The Mother-In-Law Stereotype Is Real For A Reason   What some highly scientific analysis of entertainment's worst mothers-in-law taught one writer, who shall remain nameless. Read More   CAN'T STOP WON'T STOP You Bet I Complain About My Husband On Social Media   "I unapologetically put that man on blast. And I love doing it. In fact, it's even been healthy for my marriage," writes Becky Viera, aka @WittyOtter. Here's why! Read More   ENDLESS DRAMA Why Do People Love The Royals? Because They're Messy — Just Like All Of Us   Some thoughts on royal gossip and why we love it, from yours truly. Read More

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STEPPARENTING Trust Me, Step-Parents: Nacho Parenting Is The Way To Go   Today, writer Katherine Mueller reflects on her experiences as a step-parent – specifically, all that she's learned about what not to do, and how she's managed to get it right this time, which is her second official gig as a stepmom and her third time essentially stepping into the role: "This time I knew how to help everyone, including myself, ease more organically into it." Her secret might surprise you.   Read More

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