Mom 101

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.

Why Moms Everywhere Will Love this Aloe & Hemp Haircare Collection

This is *the* perfect clean beauty stocking stuffer this year.

Here’s Why I Added “Mother” To My LinkedIn Profile

Being a mother should count, what with all the skills we’ve learned that can so easily transfer into the workforce, especially during this pandemic.

I’ll Be A Better Mom Tomorrow

Parenting seems to be an exercise in demonstrating how to handle the feeling that you are never quite good enough.

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I May Not Agree With Your Parenting Style, But I’ll Defend It To The Death

There might be 50 ways to leave your lover, but there are at least 50,000 ways to shame a mother.

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The Tipping Point: Going From Two Kids To Three

Having your first kid is a shock to the system. Going from one to two kids seems a little less staggering. But three is a whole new ball game.

From Money Matters to Cancelling Plans, Why Honesty Truly Is The Best Policy These Days

Interestingly, after months, I’ve gotten much better at being honest with people. It’s still not the greatest feeling, but I’m no longer embarrassed.

The Expectations on Mothers Forced Me to the Emotional Brink

I was too tired and too depressed to keep up the juggling act.