Parenting
A Potty Trained Toddler is the Absolute Worst
Today I was in the playground with my just-turned-two year old when she asked to pee in the toilet. The…
What’s Worse Than a Child Who Forgets Everything? One That Remembers!
The only thing worse than having a child who forgets everything is raising a child who remembers everything. Like many moms, I make a hell of a lot of promises to my children when I’m overly-exhausted, hoping they’ll just get into bed, or get into the car, or not be a pain-in-the-ass when I take them out in public.
Is There Any Truth to Pregnancy Superstitions?
Do I believe in astrology? Not really. But I read my horoscope, and if it says, ‘Stay in bed today’,…
Why I Started to Gain Weight for My Daughter
It’s very rare to hear about women consciously gaining weight. But, in the last few months, I have tried (and…
Dear Strangers, I Know I’ve Got Mom Brain. You Don’t Need to Point It Out
Recently I wrote about how my chronic sleep deprivation has made me as dumb as a winter squash. But it…
My Profound Lack of Sleep is Making Me Dumber by the Day
My first kid was an excellent sleeper. He was sleeping through the night at three months. He was napping three…
Oh, Brangelina Have Different Parenting Styles? That’s Something We Have in Common
Could’ve, would’ve, should’ve! The one thing my son’s father and I kind of…sort of…fine, completely forgot to do while we…
The End of Baby Talk is One of the Toughest Milestones
How could any woman hear the word ‘chocolate’ and want to totally bawl her eyes out? I’ll tell you. This…
I’m a Helicopter-Haircut Mom
I don’t usually get in mini spats with 70-plus something old barbers. But there’s always a first for everything. Since…