Mom 101
Amy Schumer’s ‘I Feel Pretty’ Is About Confidence, Not Weight
I am Renee, Amy Schumer’s character, in a lot of ways. I’m not a size 2, and never will be. I am not full of confidence and I can 100% guarantee you that my life, especially in recent years, would be different if I had balls-out confidence like head-injured Renee does in the movie.
Why I’m in Mourning Over My Child’s Security Blanket
I think I’m grieving, if it’s possible to grieve the loss of your child’s need for their security blanket. Or maybe I’m mourning my daughter’s actual security blanket? I’ve known Clancy the Bear, after all, for nearly 15 years, longer than I’ve known my own daughter.
Going Home Early After Birth Actually Can Be Normal, So Why Are We Judging Kate Middleton?
I do feel for Kate, and the responsibilities she has as the mother of the future king. But one thing Kate catches criticism for I fully understand. I completely understand why Kate leaves the hospital so soon after giving birth.
After Infertility, Certain Aspects of Mom Culture Make Me Wince
I’m certainly not trying to negate what an incredibly exciting time pregnancy and pending motherhood is, but I’ve lived through an experience that puts all others that come after it into perspective.
Five Things I Absolutely Refuse To Cheap Out On For Myself
I’m sorry, but just because I’m a mother, and obviously should be saving my money for my kids, there are certain things that I absolutely refuse to cheap out on…for myself.
What is a ‘Theyby?’ Gender Creative Parenting is the Latest Trend
What is Gender Creative Parenting? Parents are actively making the choice to withhold their child’s gender, and refer to their children as, ‘their, them, they,’ or just by the first letter of their child’s name. Thus, the short-form ‘Theyby’ (Get it? No gender + baby = Theyby).
Adoption and the Problem with the ‘Hero’ Label
Imagine if you grew up thinking your parents were heroes just because they took you in? How would that make you feel about yourself? How might that impact your self-worth?
My Kids Will Wear Hockey Jerseys Even Though My School Board Doesn’t Support It
While many school boards across the country are actively participating in Jersey Day, inviting all of their students to wear one in solidarity, my school board is not among them.
I Finally Learned To Ask For Help and This Is What Happened
When you ask for help, magical things happen. I learned to get over myself and my ego, enough to realize that people aren’t pitying me, they are helping me.