Mom 101
Here’s What Happened When I Joined a “Cool” Gym
The music is loud, the lighting is low and I’ve got 20 years on everyone there. But in the midst of panicking over not belonging something crazy happened.
From Bedtime to Screen Time, Why Having No Rules Works For My Family
In my house, there are no overly strict “rules,” for my kids, when it comes to bedtime, screen time, homework, junk food, and eating together. I know! I know! What kind of mother am I?
Is Waking Up At 4 am The Only Way To Get Things Done?
Waking up early means you can get a head start on your day without any distractions or interruptions. But can it be detrimental to your health?
Why Do I Only Fight With My Boyfriend At Airports? He’s A “Plane-Splainer”
The one and only time my boyfriend annoys the fuck out of me is when we are in airports. He’s not mansplaining. It’s more “planesplaining.”
When My Mom Was A Teacher She Was More Of A Mom To Your Kids Than She Was To Me
Do you you know who did get the best of MY mother, who was a teacher? Her students and their parents. Not me.
Dear NFL: I’m Available for the 2021 Halftime Show
Enclosed you will find an audition video of me doing the Sprinkler and the Lawnmower dances. I know they’re a tad risqué, but I promise to keep it PG.
My 7-Year-Old Ordered Pokemon Cards Off Amazon, Without Me Knowing! Respect? Or Bad Mommy?
He not only knew how to order himself this expensive tin can of Pokemon cards from Amazon, but my kid also Amazon Primed it, knowing he would get this delivery the following day.
I Quit My Job Impulsively. What I Really Needed Was A Mental Health Break
In hindsight, I really just needed a break, not a social media break, or a break from parenting. I needed a break from ordinary life, after I almost had a mental breakdown, I was so burnt out.
Keeping Gianna Bryant and Her Teammates In Our Hearts
Have you ever heard the excited chatter of young women getting ready for a tournament? It’s brimming with camaraderie and a shimmering sense of a future full of nothing but possibility.