Parenting
Self Care Is Just Another Thing for Us to Fail At
As much as I believe self-care is important, its newfound fame as a pop culture buzzword has given us something else for moms to feel like we’re failing at.
If I’m Such a Modern Mom, Why Do I Say ‘Wait Until Your Father Gets Home!’ ?
I’m a modern lady, and it’s 2017, so no one was more surprised than I was when I heard the words, ‘Wait until your father comes home!’ come out of my mouth recently. For the first time in my life, I felt like a 1950’s housewife.
You Literally Cannot Win at Parenting, So How About We All Stop Trying?
I’m done with guilt, I’m done with worrying, I’m done with judgement, and I’m done with the ‘mom wars’. It is endless. You can’t win. Let’s give each other a break. And let’s really mean it.
The Results Are in: Less Structure and More Free Play for Our Kids
Parents are more worried than ever about their children’s schedules. An early childhood development expert explains the necessity of free play and how much scheduling is too much.
How to Teach Your Kids to Dial ‘911’ in the Age of Smart Phones
Do you know how difficult it is these days to teach young children about 911 and when to make that emergency phone call? I do.
My Kids See Me Naked…Got a Problem with That?
Is there a certain age you should refrain from being naked in front of your children? I’m not convinced there’s a limit.
How (and Why!) I Turned Myself into a Morning Person
I set my alarm for 5:15 am. It buys me almost two peaceful hours before the morning mayhem of breakfast and getting my kids out the door to school begins. Why? I need the peace!
I Share a Number of Secret Code Words with My Daughter: Why?
I’ve never been told, ‘I hate you,’ and I’ve never heard my tween slam a door. Why? Because the code words we say to each other prevent it. They also keep her safe.
Last Night’s Oscar Screw up Is an Important Lesson on Being a Good Loser
The worst screw up in Academy history presents an excellent teaching moment for parents.