Everyone likes to brag about their kids. All our children are super, special, amazing, little snowflakes. I get it. The problem is women who can’t celebrate the successes of their friends’ kids (or at least quietly tolerate them) without throwing a competitive jab. I’m not sure moms like this realize what they’re doing…. More
The Connecticut Shootings and Parental Anxiety
After I learned about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, I cried for half an hour. Then, after the tears dried, my thoughts turned to my own child…. More
How to Handle Awkward Playground Situations
You know what I’m talking about. Awkward playground situations that send you screaming from the sandbox gripping your child like a football while running back to the comfort of your goldfish scented car. Biting, pushing, peeing, or worse. It’s all there. The playground is where manners go to die for some people. Up is down. Down is up. Boogers are food. Playgrounds are no joke…. More
I Hired a Housekeeper to Keep My Sanity
I’ve been a mother for over twelve years so I thought I had this whole motherhood thing down to a science. I gave everyone chores, we all pitched in to get them done and everything in the household went smoothly. Things worked that way, until I had two toddlers started my own business while still working a full-time job and moved to a new city. To add to the chaos, I never feel like my house is “clean enough” because we are all always on the go from after school activities, business meetings and just living…. More
English Muffin Pizzas
You’re never too old (or too young) for pizza for breakfast. This version uses a hard-boiled egg for protein and tomato slices instead of the usual sauce… More
Pregnant Women & Alcohol – How Much Is Too Much?
I remember being pregnant and wanting so badly to partake in a nice glass of wine but instead having to sip on non-alcoholic beverages while my friends got plastered. I was so scared my first time being pregnant I followed all the rules and wouldn’t dare consider sipping on anything risky…. More
4 Tips to Take Care of Yourself
There’s some crazy myth out here in these Motherhood streets that part of our job of being a good mother is that you sacrifice all of your time, money and resources for your family. You must do all of the chores, spend all of your money and devote all of your free time to your family…. More
The Coolest Alternatives To College
Not every child is cut out for college. Accepting that your child’s future may not include a two or four year college stint isn’t the end of the world. More and more kids are taking different routes to success. Communicating with your teen to determine how you can best support his or her plans after high school is very important. Check out some of the leading alternatives to college. Hit the link…… More
