It says a lot about the state of modern parenting when it’s hard to get to the end of the day without feeling like you failed at something. And while we all laugh at mom-fail memes in the light of day, even the most minor mom fails have a way of feeling enormous and all-consuming […]
More Friends and More Fun—with Less Work
One of the best things we can do is to get together, gab and relax with friends. We all know this, but somehow along the course of our regular weeks that get tangled up with work and kids, getting together with friends—the kind of friends you want to see, not have to see—tends to fall […]
Why the Little Moments Are the Biggest Deal
I know that it’s important to be in the moment. I know that these years go by so damn fast. I know that it’s the little moments that can be the most special. Yes, I know all of this, but it can be so hard to remember—and even harder to remember to put into practice—when […]
It’s September: Time to Get Back on Track!
It’s back-to-school time for the kiddos, and that means it’s time for all of us to get back to reality and back on track, too. Not that we aren’t smacked in the face with reality and responsibility every day of the year—we’re parents, after all. For most of us, summer looks a helluva lot like […]
Why Self-Care Is the Hardest Mom Lesson
A day to yourself, spent doing whatever you damn well please, is good for the heart, the soul and the brain. Why do I have to be beaten over the head with that very simple concept over and over and over again? It’s not that I don’t know the importance of self-care, because I […]
Ever Wonder If Your Kids Make People Never Want to Have Kids?
Last week, I realized that I was the mom who made some complete strangers never want to have kids. OK, maybe that’s too harsh. But at the very least, I was the mom who made them realize that they didn’t want to “mom” the way that I was momming. Still…ouch. My kids were actually […]
I’ve Figured Out the Secret to Slowing Down Time
When I was a kid, I remember rolling my eyes at something my parents said. Well, I’m sure they’d say that I rolled my eyes at many things they said, but I thought that this sentiment was particularly eye-roll-worthy: “The older you get, the faster time goes. And when you have kids, it really […]
Today’s Mom Reminder: You Are a Badass
Moms, we should be fearless. For Chrissakes, we grew human beings in our bodies—and then got them out of our bodies. That’s some serious superhero sh*t right there. So why aren’t we bolder? Why aren’t we braver? Why aren’t we louder? Why aren’t we more self-assured? I have no idea, but it’s insane, and […]
11 Truths About Motherhood
Some experiences are truly universal. If you’re a mom, this is your life. 11. You are king, queen and servant all rolled into one. You are loved. You are worshipped. You are Mommy. Now wipe that tushy, sing three Laurie Berkner songs in rapid succession and make some grilled cheese—and don’t forget to cut […]