Parenting
My Child Heard Me Say Something Negative About Him. Now What?
“Why don’t I ever hear you saying nice things about me to your friends?” His words cut me to the bone.
I’m White and My Sons Are Black. How We Talk about Racism
I saw my two sons in the faces of these kids who were learning how to protect themselves if they were ever confronted by police, and it reconfirmed my fears and worries about a world full of racism and discrimination.
What Babysitting 6 Kids Taught Me About Parenting
I was once left solely in charge of six kids. For perspective: the children were aged 8, 7, 6, 6, 3 and under 2. And here are a few things I learned while I was tasked with watching all of them.
Telling Women to Speak Louder Isn’t The Only Thing We Need In Order to Change the ‘Me Too’ Script
We need to stop putting the emphasis on the victims and start putting it on the perpetrators. But how?
No, Adopting My Child Was Not My Last Resort
I don’t love my children any less because they didn’t grow inside me. Parenting is about much more than biology.
It Was Only Yesterday
Yesterday I was a mother of a newborn baby. I cuddled her on my chest. Felt her breathing on my neck. Then I opened my eyes.
You Said My Son Was ‘Perfect’? He Must Be Leading A Double Life!
At playdates, at school, and at birthday parties – pretty much anywhere not in my home – my son puts on an Academy Award winning performance, with his character being ‘good,’ ‘sweet’ and ‘well behaved.’ Bravo, kid! You’ve got them all fooled!
So I Let My Son Pee Outdoors. Chillax!
I used to find boys peeing outside disgusting. Then I had a son.
I Believe in Teaching Kids About Charity, Just Not on Their Birthdays
I’m left wondering if I’m the only parent who still thinks, in this day and age of politically correct birthdays, that young children should get gifts?