It’s the middle of the school year, so the assessments are in full swing. How are your kids doing? Are they on track? Are they learning what they’re supposed to be learning? Oh, sure, you’ve had the requisite parent-teacher conferences, but I’m not talking about academics, social skills or the OMG-pay-attention-kid stuff here. No, I’m […]
What the Heck Happened, 2017?
I am still alive. I repeat: I am still alive. If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you know this, but if you’ve been visiting this site, you may have been wondering if I fell off a cliff—probably figuratively, but maybe also literally. I didn’t, but it sure as hell felt like I did. […]
How to Get Organized for the Holidays—So You Can Enjoy Them!
When you’re in the throes of holiday shopping, planning, partying and cooking, your stress level can skyrocket. You’re trying to make things magical for your family, and you’re succeeding…but you’re starting to feel like the Grinch in the process. But wait—isn’t this whole holiday thing supposed to be fun? Ha! Is that even possible for […]
This Holiday Season, I’m Grateful for Me
Yes, you read that right: I’m grateful for me. I can’t decide if that’s blasphemous or just flat-out weird for a mother to say. I know that I should be writing about how insanely grateful I am for my kids, and I am insanely grateful for them—always. That thought actually consumes me on a daily […]
Parenting Makes You Realize That People Are Annoying AF
Becoming a parent has made me realize how much I hate people. No, not all people. But lots of them. I know, I know. That sounds harsh and completely misanthropic, especially at this time of the year when we’re supposed to be all warm and fuzzy and thankful. And I am thankful—thankful that I have […]
Our Big Kids Still Need Their Mamas
My 5-year-old is a big kid. I mean, he’s only 5, so I know that sounds crazy, but 5 is seeming so grown-up lately. Maybe it’s because he sounds like such a little grown-up when he talks, and he has such big and deep feelings about everything. Or maybe it’s that he’s been learning so […]
15 Ways to Protect Our Kids from Sexual Assault—and Change the World
Parenting is…a lot. The first time you look at your newborn, you realize the magnitude of it. It is wonderful and amazing, and your heart feels like it’s literally going to explode. And shortly thereafter, the terror sets in—terror about everything from worrying whether they’re getting enough milk to whether or not something you do […]
Mazes: Educational Fun for Fall—and Every Other Season
A parent’s job is never done—especially when it comes to educating our children. That’s why, consciously or not, we’re always peppering our kiddie conversation with fun facts, bigger words and questions that promote critical thinking. It makes learning fun and a part of everyday life, even for those little ones who aren’t crazy about a […]
RIP Nap Time—I’ll Miss You
The good things in life never last. Sometimes it seems like the more amazing they are, the more fleeting they are. You do your best to enjoy them, but (to bring in another cliché), you never truly know what you’ve got till it’s gone. That’s why, with a heavy heart, I’m taking a moment to […]
Why Milestones Are So Bittersweet
Why is my baby not a baby anymore? This is a question that I ask myself every day—no joke. And I ask it not just about my toddler but also about my 5-year-old, who has been nowhere near a baby for a really long time. So that’s why my first response wasn’t excitement when my […]
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