Category Archives: Parenting Challenges

When Father’s Day Isn’t About Buying a Card

Posted on June 12, 2013 by

This article by Charlie Capen about his dad and his own experience with leaning into fatherhood made me cry. Go ahead and read it. I’ll wait… I believe one of the most important things we can do as parents is to … Continue reading →

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Table Manners for Kids

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

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

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

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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Facing Bullies

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

Today I’m sharing a bullying story. It’s a quick – but important – one.  I do hope you’ll come by InThePowderRoom to read my story, tell me your own, or share your thoughts with me there.  Sharing is Awesome: Tweet

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Newsworthy: My New Book

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

Surprise! I’m in a new book: I Just Want to Pee Alone  If you’ve been waiting for me to write an essay about motherhood that you haven’t heard before, then use it to kick off a collection of funny all-too-true … Continue reading →

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