'Mommy and Me' pole dance classes spark debate—instructor says there's 'nothing inappropriate'

Pole dancing might have previously been thought of as exclusively adult entertainment, but over the years it has evolved into a veritable fitness regimen, an empowering form of self expression and even a sport worthy of the Olympics. In many ways, the more modern perspective has brought pole dancing back to its original, ancient roots …

'Mommy, why do you wear makeup?' The question that caught me off guard as a mom of girls

“Mommy, why do you wear makeup?” I don’t remember how old my first daughter was when she asked me that question, but I do remember feeling unprepared for it. Such a simple and reasonable question seems like it should have a simple and reasonable answer, but as I looked at her young face, I thought …