Mom 101
To My Future Adult Children, I Apologize
Being a parent is hard. You do your best, and a lot of the time you suck, and most of the time you feel terrible about it. I hope they forgive us for all of it one day.
I Let My Six-Year-Old Have Ditch Days Every Few Months Just for Fun
While spending such happy quality one-on-one time with my son, I saw the joy he felt for the rest of the day and well into evening. I had made his day. And spending quality time just with him made my day, too.
7 Modern Lessons Every Parent Should Be Teaching Their Children
“Only boring people get bored” and other modern life lessons that I have taught and continue to instill in my children.
My Teen Called Me a Cool Mom and I Don’t Want That Title
My 15-year-old daughter announced, “When I’m a mom, I want to be a cool mom like you!” You’d think hearing that from your child would be a huge compliment. Thanks, but no thanks. I don’t want the title or position.
My First Born Duped Me Into Thinking Parenting Was So Easy
“My well-behaved firstborn game me the confidence to be a good mom. My wild child second kid taught me not to judge other mothers.”
A Love Letter to My Girlfriends
I share things with you I don’t share with anyone else. You know my history, my insecurities, my quirks. There’s an exhilarating freedom that comes from being your friend, from being seen so clearly,
I Really Miss The Baby Stage Now That I Have A Toddler
It’s not that those early days were easier by any means. But they sure as heck were a lot simpler.
How Loosening the Rules on Your Kid’s Swearing Can Be Good for Everyone
By talking about it, maybe we can remove the allure of bad words without driving their usage underground where we can’t provide the proper context and coaching.
Hockey Moms Gone Wild! Why I Completely Lost it On Another Hockey Mom
If there were a reality show called “Hockey Moms Gone Wild,” we would have made great cast members. We had a captivated audience of dozens of shocked parents witnessing the blowout.