Category Archives: Motherhood

Why Our Kids Love Us

Kids don’t care. They don’t care that your hair is going grey, or that your blonde glistens brighter than the sun. They don’t care that their toys are bought from a thrift store, or cost more than a month’s rent. … Continue reading

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An Open Letter to Good Morning America About Crediting Bloggers for Their Work

Baby Mugging: Created by Ilana Wiles of MommyShorts.com. Dear Good Morning America, I heard that the brilliant Ilana Wiles of Mommy Shorts was contacted by your team to have her viral concept “Baby Mugging” featured on your show, so I … Continue reading

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Table Manners for Kids

So many of you come here for my House Rules for Kids. I’ve got something else you might like. I’m sharing my list of New Table Manners for Kids HERE on InThePowderRoom. Come on over to see how they’re different from the … Continue reading

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The Turn of a Key

Also re-published as “What I Found in My 5-Year-Old’s Diary” on Huffington Post. She has been asking for a kids diary for a while now. Her brother gave her a spare he had, and she has been announcing on a … Continue reading

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Over-Achieving Mom? Not Me.

I do not feel pressure to be The Perfect Mom. Which is great, because I’d be a total failure at it. Luckily for me, my kids adore me just the way I am, which saves me hours of time Googling … Continue reading

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