According to National Today, Mother-in-Law Day was first observed in 1934 in Amarillo, Texas, thanks to a local newspaper editor who for some reason decided it was time to celebrate our partner’s momma. So, from one mother-in-law (aka, MIL) to another, let’s get the word out that we want to be celebrated.

Sure, you thought it. Mumbled it under your breath even. But say it out loud? I think it’s called a left-handed compliment. Or possibly a “stealth insult.”

What about the son-in-law? Where does he fit in these minefield dynamics? Yes, he has a key role to play, if he chooses to step up and into it. He can be a gift for the mother-in-law or a passive partner to dysfunction.

In the continuing “toddler talk” series, here are two little ones who know a good thing when they see it. Looking ahead to Mother’s Day, “The Good, the Bad, the Mother-in-Law” is a great gift for an assortment of “moms” – moms-to-be, new moms, new grandmas, and of course, mothers-in-laws. Enjoy!

No better excuse to post photos of puppies and toddlers. Some advice from the latter: The Good, the Bad, the Mother-in-Law is a great gift for mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law. (Of course, technically she can’t read yet, so ….)

Not all mother-in-law to daughter-in-law tales are bad ones. Here’s a story from one of my contributor DILs that’s sweet and assuring. Just in times for the season (or the day) of love.

Our daughters-in-law may exude confidence about, well, all things. But they are indeed an entire generation behind us.