Mom 101
Confessions of a PTA Burnout
It was actually the words that started to break me in the end. People would complain without offering to help. I am a PTA burnout.
Helicopter Parenting: Quality vs. Quantity
It is so hard to know when the right time is to turn off helicopter parenting mode. For us it’s a fine line between mothering and smothering.
In Defense of My Wild Child
Dear people in grocery stores, the teller at the bank, the receptionist at our doctor’s office and relatives: I see you. I see your raised eyebrows as you gaze upon my wild child.
8 Things I Learned When My Husband Took Paternity Leave
The five of us—my husband and I and our three young daughters, all too young for school yet—were home together for four straight months. That time alone shaped our little family dynamic and I learned a lot.
The Loss of Our Baby Almost Tore Apart Our Marriage. Here’s How We Got It Back
The difference in how we grieved—and what we needed and how we communicated with each other—almost tore apart our marriage.
My Husband and I Stay at Hotels Less than an Hour Away from Home. Here’s Why.
Here’s why we stay at hotels: Physically removing my ability to do anything forced me to relax and removed any guilt for doing so.
Can We Please Stop Celebrating Celebrity Co-Parents?
Lauding celebrity co-parents is like congratulating fathers for “being hands on.” It’s nauseating and I’d like it to stop.
Making Mornings Manageable
Here are some suggestions for working out the kinks and making mornings manageable with even the most challenging children.
A Parent’s Guide to Snapchat
Most of us are pretty savvy on social media, but Snapchat is another story… one parents usually don’t understand.