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6 Things Every Mom Needs to Remember
My oldest child is heading to college this fall. That translates in mom talk to, “Friends beware. Spontaneous ugly cries may occur.” It also means I’ve gotten a little bit (okay… a lot bit) sentimental.
To Spy or Not to Spy: When to Give Kids Privacy
How do you protect them while also giving them the independence and privacy that they deserve and need to become responsible, thriving adults?
Guilt-Free Ways to be a Less Distracted Parent
My daughter loved the classic Curious George books when she was about two. Those stories are from another time when parents apparently had nothing to do. Each runs at least fifty pages. Fifty pages. To make matters worse, she had memorized the stories, which meant I couldn’t fudge it and skip over large swaths of text.
I Once Was The Woman Waiting To Be A Mother
I once was her, the “one,” waiting, wishing, hoping to be a Mother.
Charlize Theron Parenting is All Of Us
My favorite kind of parent are those who don’t pretend life is glitter and butterflies all the time. Let’s be honest: if your kid has never been in timeout or had that mean-fast-parent-walk head towards them, you should get some sort of medal.
Don't Give Up On Me Because I'm ADHD: A Letter From My Son
My son was diagnosed with ADHD at 8 years old. I knew something was different from the moment he was born.
The Frazzled Moms Guide to Staying Sane This School Year
Somewhere between Generation X and millennial movement, school has become so much more involved for parents, and so much more complex than it used to be.
4 Ways to Tell You're an Un-Mom
For those of us who find motherhood less ‘natural’ than we expected, life can feel more like a circus than a life choice.
Dear Kids, Think Of Me. Love Mom
In the wee hours of your independent and autonomous lives, when you least expect it, I know you will hear my voice.
The Top 5 Dying Regrets Might Change How You Parent
Knowing these regrets can transform your parenting journey. If you want to learn how to be a better mom or dad, keep these in mind every day.
"Babies Like This Don't Live," Except They Do
The doctor told me, "Babies like this don't live," and then left me to deliver what, in his eyes, was a doomed baby. I could not believe those words were said aloud to my face as I lay there and prayed and prayed and prayed.
Life and Loss Online - Megan Smith
I've been thinking about her all morning. I've never met her. But I've been thinking about her husband, their little daughter, her parents, the people who loved her.