How We Saved Our Marriage in the Final Hour
Before having kids, I thought I had a glimpse of what the hardest parts of parenthood would be. I had babysat throughout my teen years. I already had…
Continue Reading
Tag
mom of littles
What Is Christmas Like for Parents? This Hilarious SNL Skit Nails It
Okay parents. We’ve got eight days to go. I know you know this, because I know your kids reminded you this morning when they were fighting over…
Continue Reading
I’m Actually More Productive With My Kids Around
It is counterintuitive that chaos would bring order, but that is exactly what working from home has done for me. I know, I know. Kids are…
Continue Reading
Moms of Teenagers, I’m a Little Jealous of You
I have a tiny confession to make. I’ve been feeling a little bit jealous of you lately, mom of teenagers. OK, maybe more than a little bit,…
Continue Reading
Let’s End the Mommy Wars, Because No One is Winning
I recently shared a poignant piece written from the perspective of a working mom. She wrote about how downright exhausting life can be, managing a…
Continue Reading
This is the Kind of Village Moms Really Need
A friend and I were joking recently about the things we used to say, before kids, or when our firsts were just babies. No screens until age…
Continue Reading
When There Are No More Wobots (As My Last Baby Turns Five)
Ten years into parenthood, I have come to realize a few things: There will always be something to worry about. There will always be something that…
Continue Reading
A Rally Cry For the Weary Mom
Hello, tired mother. I see you there. If I could sit with you over coffee or tea or wine, I’d lean in and listen to you talk about your kids.…
Continue Reading
To the Broken Mommy
I looked up. She stood there holding a capless marker, feverishly gripping it with her whole hand, pushing the tip down so hard it was breaking the…
Continue Reading
Dear Mama, Raising Your Strong-Willed Child is a Challenge, But the Payoff is Coming
Someday it will pay off. It may not seem like it tonight, as you lay in your bed completely exasperated, putting off another night of showering…
Continue Reading