Mom 101
You Won’t Regret Buying That Darn Happy Meal
One day you’ll realize you already bought your last Happy Meal and you didn’t even know it. There’s no time like the present to slow down and enjoy some quality time, complete with fries.
Making Room for Imaginary Friends
As with any developmental stage, there are benefits and disadvantages. Imaginary friends may fill a void when there is no one else around to play with.
8 Ways Baby Wipes Are Magical Long After Your Kids Are out of Diapers
As a mom of two school-agers, baby wipes should be deep in my past, like coconut rum and bad boyfriends. I shouldn’t want or need them, yet, they’re in my car right now.
Why Does it Feel Like We’re Always Doing it Wrong?
“I didn’t take my kids camping this summer, I don’t buy organic, the iPad is our babysitter …” There are a million ways to feel like we’re always doing it wrong.
Can We Stop Over-Parenting Our Kids?
Moms these days are terrible at slowing down, myself included. We treat parenting like a sprint instead of the marathon that it is. We are totally over-parenting.
How Walkie-Talkies Saved Bedtime
At our house, bedtime is torture for everyone involved. My five-year-old has night fears. I get it, and I feel for him. I do. But thank goodness I had a lightning strike idea finally.
I Relish Time Away from the Kids & I’m Not Sorry About It
When my youngest started kindergarten, I held a parade. I uncorked champagne. I wore a sash reading “Queen of Freedom.” I relish time away from the kids.
The Invisible Workload of Motherhood Is Killing Me
It’s the things we do for our families that are necessary but go completely unnoticed. The endless list of small tasks that would only ever draw attention if they didn’t happen.
How to Raise Children of Colour in This New Age of Awareness
Our son participated in Black Lives Matter marches before he even started Junior Kindergarten. This is the reality for our family. Here’s what we’re focusing on raising children of colour.