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11 Truths About Motherhood

May 2, 2014 By: Dawn Yanekcomment

Universal truths about motherhood - Momsanity

  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 […]

To the UPS Guy Who Just Saw My Living Room

April 22, 2014 By: Dawn Yanekcomment

Dear UPS Guy: So…my apartment is a total mess. I know it. You know it. We don’t talk about it, and that’s fine. But today, well, I feel like we need to address it. I’m sure you’re going to say that you’ve seen it all, but really, this may have taken the proverbial cake, […]

A Lesson in Defensive Toddlering

April 15, 2014 By: Dawn Yanekcomment

Toddler climbing dangerously at playground

  You know how you learned all about defensive driving in Driver’s Ed? It’s super important and you use it every time you’re in a car, right? Right. Then why the heck doesn’t anyone teach moms about defensive toddlering? It’s another essential, life-or-death skill. Yes, defensive toddlering. Because toddlers are always doing something dangerous, death-defying […]

5 Things I Miss About Breastfeeding…And 5 Things I Don’t

April 10, 2014 By: Dawn Yanek3 Comments

Why breastfeeding is good and also frustrating

  I loved breastfeeding. And no one was more surprised about that little fact than me. I mean, it was always something I knew I’d wanted to try, but it was also something that always seemed a little intimidating and daunting to me. I wasn’t sure if I could do it or, to be perfectly honest, […]

How '80s Movies Prepared Me for Parenthood

April 4, 2014 By: Dawn Yanekcomment

  I love a good ’80s movie. And quite honestly, I don’t fully trust a person who doesn’t. But who knew that my favorite guilty pleasure would actually help me to become a good mom?  I know that I’m pretty great at rationalizing things, but hear me out! These 13 classics from […]

Why Is Bedtime So Ridiculously Frustrating?

March 28, 2014 By: Dawn Yanekcomment

My husband is suddenly The Toddler Whisperer.  As in, he’s gotten our 2-year-old to bed in seven minutes or less every night for the past two weeks. I don’t know if I want to throw him a parade or throw something heavy at his head.  Because I’m not having any luck with bedtime […]

My Toddler and the Vacuum: A Love Story

March 21, 2014 By: Dawn Yanek3 Comments

You know you’ve been falling down on the job with your housecleaning when your 2-year-old thinks that the vacuum is an exotic item. As in, he lights up when he sees it. He excitedly calls its name over and over again in his little toddler voice. He pretends to clean the carpet with it. […]

One Big Thing You’re Forgetting About Potty Training

March 14, 2014 By: Dawn Yanekcomment

Toddler touching the dirty toilet seat during potty training

  All you can think when you envision a potty-trained child is: No more pee-soaked and poopy diapers! Hooray! But there’s something you’re not thinking about, even after you start potty training—one big thing blocking your road to diaper-free bliss. And I’m not talking about the inevitable accidents or backsliding. I’m talking about public bathrooms. […]

When You’re Sick, Are You the Worst Mom…Or the Best?

March 7, 2014 By: Dawn Yanekcomment

What do moms do when they're sick?

  Moms aren’t allowed to get sick. All moms joke about this, especially in the middle of cold and flu season, when we’re running ourselves ragged and wiping multiple runny noses, but it really is true. I mean, who the heck has the time for that? Certainly, not me. Though here I am, tea and […]

6 Favorite Bedtime Books: The Toddler Edition

March 5, 2014 By: Dawn Yanekcomment

When toddlers like a book, they really like it. Which means that you’ll be reading it again and again and again. It’s the toddler way. And it’s adorable, educational and occasionally a little maddening for parents.  While the books that you used to soothe baby to sleep in the early days are probably still […]

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Dawn from Momsanity Hi! I'm Dawn Yanek, the mom behind Momsanity. I've got a few thoughts about my wonderfully crazy journey with that cute kid in the picture (who's now 10!) and a second grader—and I look forward to hearing about your adventures in motherhood, too!

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