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Andrew Gelman reviews Erin Somers

The Common Reader • 885 implied HN points • 26 Jan 26
📚 Literature Parenthood
  1. The novel convincingly captures what it feels like to be a parent, with adults who are genuinely aware of and responsible for their children rather than treating kids as background or obstacles.
  2. The children are shown as real people, but they don't feel quite as fully realized as in some contemporary books that give equal voice and depth across generations.
  3. The narration sometimes slips into an inverted free indirect style, using social-media‑style or authorial phrasing that reads like an outside voice rather than the character's own thoughts (for example, the phrase “totems of millennial soft masculinity”).

#250: My best and my worst

Maybe Baby • 845 implied HN points • 27 Dec 25
🎭️ Culture Parenthood
  1. A new archive organizes nearly 700 newsletters into 16 clear categories and formats so older pieces are easier for readers to find.
  2. Ten episodes of the Dear Danny advice podcast have been unlocked for free, making that content easy to share and listen to without a paid subscription.
  3. The year-end roundup includes a limited-time 25% off annual subscription sale, lists of the most and least popular essays and comment records, and a big, categorized compilation of reader recommendation threads across media, shopping, food, seasonal tips, and more.

The Maybe Baby Archive

Maybe Baby • 143 implied HN points • 26 Dec 25
🎭️ Culture Parenthood
  1. The writing covers a wide range of everyday and big-picture topics — existential life questions, culture, relationships, parenting, work, and mental health. It aims to help readers think through how to live well in modern life.
  2. Content appears in many formats — free essays, advice columns, podcasts, recommendation lists, and even diagrams or invented theories — so readers can choose between personal essays, practical advice, and bite-sized recs.
  3. A clear tagging system and curated samplers make it easy to find pieces by theme or series, with recurring features like recommendation lists and annual community calls to help discovery.
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#147: Who’s allowed to want kids?

Maybe Baby • 1878 implied HN points • 14 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Parenthood
  1. Exploring the desire for children can lead to self-discovery and realization of societal influences.
  2. Online forums can provide comfort and support for individuals navigating the journey of trying to conceive.
  3. Societal norms and personal ideologies can impact how individuals perceive parenthood and their own desires.

The Write Way - 10 Essays Later

Aurora's Almanac • 157 implied HN points • 04 Jul 23
📚 Literature Parenthood
  1. Writing helps improve thinking by forcing you to slow down and reflect.
  2. Embrace quantity over quality to exercise your writing muscle and allow quality to emerge.
  3. Embark on a public reflection journey to share lessons learned with others and evolve personal missions.

See If You Can Get Through the Entire Day Nose Breathing

The False Consensus Effect • 59 implied HN points • 15 Apr 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Parenthood
  1. Try nose breathing for the entire day: It can have positive health effects like reducing snoring and aiding weight loss.
  2. Question routine medical procedures: Colonoscopies, while beneficial for some, may not be necessary for everyone and can be pricey.
  3. Embrace diversity and inclusivity: Expressing commitment to social justice, equality, and education can help create a more just world for all.