“Since having kids, I’ve embraced the shabby chic décor movement — heavy on shabby, light on chic.” Xpress parenting columnist Anne Fitten Glenn on the dirty world of post-kid home decorating.

The Garage plans grand opening.

“I realized recently that my kidlings no longer wake me up throughout the night — most of the time. This doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten the days of baby-induced sleep deprivation. In fact, I recently found this open letter I wrote three years ago …” Xpress parenting columnist Anne Fitten Glenn on child-induced insomnia.

“The media and the message boards have been all over breastfeeding rights lately, what with the hubbub around a nursing mom being reprimanded for alleged immodesty in a Kentucky restaurant.” Xpress parenting columnist Anne Fitten Glenn throws back the nursing shawl.

Xpress parenting columnist Anne Fitten Glenn

“Taking care of my own children is scary enough. Throw more into the mix, and I go on high alert.” Xpress parenting columnist Anne Fitten Glenn tells us about the harrowing dangers of the dreaded sleepover.

Xpress parenting columnist Anne Fitten Glenn examines motherhood’s unexpected lessons through her daughter’s obsession with America’s pastime.

Local blogger Edgy Mama launches her weekly MountainX.com parenting blog with a tale of conflicting emotions, an empty nest and a tea party filled with relieved parents.