Mom 101
Teachers are Being Rock Stars Right Now
There’s no denying that a lot of us aren’t loving online school. And yet, teachers are getting up each day and finding creative ways to help our kids.
My Son Has Become a Screen Addict and It’s Truly Terrifying
His screen addiction has become really bad over the past few months and, for the first time, I’ve felt like a complete failure as a mother.
I Haven’t Seen Him In 25 Years! Here’s Why You Should Update Emergency Contacts
I don’t think my first university boyfriend, who I haven’t seen or talked to for more than two decades, would be the person I would want making decisions for me.
Motherhood Shows You Who Your Friends Are
Motherhood brought me to an empowering conclusion: I had control over whether I befriended supportive—or unfriended self-serving—people.
How An Octopus Taught My Family An Important Lesson
There’s still so much beauty to believe in, and so much hope to hold onto. Life is fragile and the only anecdote is to love each other anyway.
Giving Myself Permission to Get the Bare Minimum Done
I’m still a mother, an employee, a teacher again. So until an end to all of this is closer, I’m going to allow myself to limp across the finish line.
How To Throw a Year-End Party for One in 2020
Is it still 2020? Of course it is. But if you’re *still* getting up every day and adulting, we think that deserves to be celebrated.
Why My 10-Year Old Isn’t Getting a Phone for Christmas
My ten-year old really wants a smartphone for Christmas. My ten-year old is going to be really disappointed on Christmas morning.
Why I Plan on ‘Bribing’ My Way Through the Winter Break This Year
If I want to get my son outdoors to go on a walk, I’ll bribe. Take a shower? Bribe. Reading books? Bribe.