Best Of The Web: January 12

People take
time off from work for a variety of reasons,
like traveling, having a child or
caring for a sick relative. But Ifeyinwa Offor Walker, a successful NYC VP at
an educational non-profit, recently took time off from her busy job to bond
with her husband and create a solid foundation for her marriage. (WSJ The
Juggle)


Blogger Amy
Wilson
recounts her troubles (and various scare tactics she employs) in trying
to get her toddler daughter to go to the bathroom in her hilarious post “the amazing
size of a three-year-old’s bladder.” (The Mother Load)

If you’re an expectant mom wondering how to stay chic and comfortable during your pregnancy, check out a new favorite blog of ours, Expecting Chic. Written by Seattle native Teal (who is expecting her baby this month) the blog is full of photos and ideas to stay stylish (and on budget) during your pregnancy. (Expecting Chic)

In the wake of the horrific Arizona shootings
, Brooklyn blogger Liz Gumbinner at Mom-101 shares her thoughts about talking to kids about tragedy. (Mom-101)%uFFFD

Thinking about having another baby down the line? Experts share nine key questions to ask yourself to determine your fertility in the future. (Parenting.com)