Archive - The Pomegranate

Car Seats and the Illusion of Control

Overthinking keeps us safe. Right?

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Let's Discuss: I Do Not Limit Candy on Holidays!

What's your candy strategy for kids?

Apr 21 •

I Let My Big Kid Use a Stroller

Being a parent is like being a shark.

Apr 17 •

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What's your wildest toddler parenting trick?

Parenting toddlers is a battle and they're winning

Apr 14 •

I Refused to Put My Toddler in a Stroller

I didn't spend nine months growing those legs for nothing.

Apr 10 •

Kristen Mulrooney

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Let's Discuss: Hands Off the Bouncy Castle

What about bored kids at protests?

Apr 7 •

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I Love to Travel with Kids Who Are “Too Young to Remember It”

Hear me out-- and tips for why maybe you should also do this

Apr 3 •

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March 2025

A Mandatory Carrot Will Not Give My Kids an Eating Disorder

How I learned from, disregarded, and ultimately made my peace with the nutrition police.

Mar 27 •

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Sugar: It's Good For the Soul (Guest Post)

Yes, sugar is bad for you. But also, let's let kids have it.

Mar 24 •

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Cartoons Hate Her

My Recs for Kids' Books You Won't Hate

The good, the bad, and the TV spinoffs (the worst).

Mar 20 •

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Unexpected Costs of Having Children

I'm talking just the essentials, like Nickelodeon slime kits.

Mar 17 •

Kristen Mulrooney

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Feeding My Kid Goldfish For Dinner

Navigating the picky eating phase

Mar 13 •

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