The term “Facebook friend” is a tricky little phrase, indeed. We accept most of these requests not because we genuinely want to connect with these people whose calls we’ve been dodging, but because it’d be totally awkward to not accept them. This means most of us spend our days rolling our eyes and scanning past […]
31 Days of Summer Fun with Kids
Summer days can be looong when you have kids at home, so I did a bit of research on Pinterest and came up with a 31-day plan to keep us occupied. I think you’ll agree that it is both educational and accurate. Enjoy! From adorable optimism to totally giving up: 31 Days of “Summer Fun” with […]
Homework I Can Actually Help My Kids With
I can’t be the only one who thought she was of at least average intelligence all her life, only to be bitch-slapped with the cold harsh reality of elementary school homework. Once my kids are in middle school? I. Am. Screwed. Like what you see? Subscribe today & follow on Facebook!
A Message for My Beloved Children Who Insist Their Lives Are Really Really Hard
Dear Beloved Children Who Insist Their Lives Are Really Really Hard, Oh, my sweet pups. You have no idea what you’re talking about. The two of you live with both parents in a lovely home in Suburban New Jersey that has a snack selection that rivals the average Whole Foods store. I was the sixth kid […]
Where Are the Kids’ Shoes?
They wear the same shoes every day. They trip over the shoe rack every time they walk into the house. And yet, every single day I find myself asking the same damn question. Like this? Subscribe today. Find me on Facebook & Twitter.
The Hard Conversations with Our Kids: Sandy Hook
Last week was humming along smoothly, and then–out of the blue–my 8yo son started asking about the school shooting in Newtown, CT last year. This is how parenting works: you have to talk about the hard stuff, eventually. Usually with no notice that the conversation is about to happen. You don’t want to, but it’s […]
How to Make Homemade Play Dough in 47 Easy Steps
1. Give in to your kid’s request to craft, despite the fact that you’re out of pom pom balls, tongue depressors, pipe cleaners, glue, and googly eyes. 2. Find an idiot-proof homemade play dough recipe by a mom online who seems so much nicer, patient, and more fun than you. 3. Locate and apply smock and […]
How to Handle Negative Blog Comments
I try my best to reply to every comment someone leaves for me online. Over the years, I have discovered that it can be easier said than done, because—did you know this?—anyone can get on the Internet and start spewing things. And lots of those people have their heads up their asses. When it comes to […]
He Wouldn’t See My Boundaries
The flight had been delayed and delayed and delayed again, so I let my six-year-old find our seats. She was in charge now, counting to row 11, distracting her from continuing her sleepy complaining. She popped into the window seat, I nestled in beside her, watching my husband and son make their way to the […]
How Being a Parent is Like Being a Superhero
Because we’re equally as awesome as the Man of Steel. How being a parent is like being a superhero Click To Tweet Like what you see? Subscribe today! Follow on Facebook and Twitter, too!