Parenting
My Four-Year-Old Son is a Spoiled Brat…And I’m Owning It
My four-year-old son is a spoiled brat. And I’m owning it. (Well, most of it.) I realized just how spoiled…
Are We Always Neglecting One of Our Kids?
Every mother knows that parenting is hard. But when you want to parent all your children equally, and you simply can’t, it’s probably the most painful thing to wrap your mind around. Parents of more than one? I would love for you to weigh in. This may have been an extraordinary phase in my life, which I know will end, but do we all feel that we are neglecting at least one of our children, at any given time?
5 Things First-Time Hockey Moms Need to Know
So if your little tyke has graduated from the house leagues and you’re finding yourself crawling across town in rush hour wondering what the heck you’ve signed yourself up for, here are some tips to help survive being a first-time hockey mom.
Why I Banned Sleepovers
I hate hosting sleepovers. Actually, I’m terrified of them. For years, sleepovers have been banned in my home. Following two…
My Life in Solo Parenting: Pancakes for Dinner, Midnight Fire Drills, and Happy, Crazy Chaos
When people hear that my husband works out of town most weekdays (yes, this includes nights) they always ask if it’s hard. And my stock answer tends to be no, this is what I have always known and I am used to it. Also, not having to negotiate dinner or weeknight plans with anyone other than my children is generally easier.
My Family’s Tooth Fairy is Out of Control
The other day a mom approached me at school pick-up and told me that she had a ‘bone to pick’…
I Found a Stranger’s Sonogram in a Library Book
In March of last year I found a sonogram tucked between the pages of a library book. I thought it was a lucky and special thing to find. I love libraries and find the concept of a whole city sharing books, passing them back and forth, to be nothing short of everyday magic.
I Suck at Being a Friend Right Now
I promise it’s not forever. I’m in the weeds. I’m knee-deep in parenting little kids who need me for pretty much everything right now.
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…