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I’m Not A Debt Collector: Why Am I Chasing Down Your Birthday Party RSVP?!?
Last month, when I held my son’s 6th birthday party, it marked the worst response rate in my entire history of hosting my kids’ birthday parties, almost like it was an election and there was “the lowest voter turnout of all time.”
15 Truths of a Working Parent
Back to the office? Welcome to the world of the working parent. Who drop their kids well before the school bell and make it minutes before the 6 pm daycare deadline.
What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About My Newborn
When your newborn arrives, everyone tends to offer up lots of very well-intended advice. Schedules. Sleeping. Feeding. After the dizzying compilation of tips and information, I was left confused & unsure of what I really needed to know.
Dear God, It’s Me, Rebecca. How Praying Made Me a Better Parent
I’m not an overly religious person, so starting to pray to God, alone and out loud, came as even a shock to me.
Is Self Sufficiency Becoming a Lost Skill in Our Kids?
As parents, we want nothing more than for our kids to be safe, happy and looked after. Yet doesn’t “looking after” include teaching children how to do some things for themselves?
After Experiencing Multiple Miscarriages, Here’s What I’ve Learned
Naively, I assumed having a baby would be the easiest journey for us. I had no reason to think it wouldn’t be easy.
Is it Now Socially Acceptable to Call Our Kids Assholes?
Almost every day, in comment sections, I’ve noticed that many, many parents are calling their kids, little assholes, little jerks, and little dickheads. Is this the new norm?
Communicating With Your Kids: The Struggle Is Real
As parents, it’s up to us to keep the lines of communication open with our kids so that when the important stuff crops up, they know they can talk to you. Here are two ways to do it.
How Sharing Custody Has Made Me A Far Better Parent
Sure I’m sad over the demise of my common-law marriage. Yet, a great thing has happened. Shared custody has made my relationship, and my bond with my son, stronger than The Hulk. And way more fun too!