Dealing with anxiety and depression is hard. And dealing with anxiety and depression while parenting is often viewed as a monumental struggle. I would like to present an alternative point of view, however. I would like to submit the idea that my anxiety and depression have made me a better […]
Author: Mandy Waysman
5 Ways to Pinch Pennies as a Parent
One of the most important things to learn when becoming a parent is how to graciously say goodbye to your money. You are simply the middle man between your employer’s deposit and the bill collector’s debits. You can feign more control, but eventually you will come to realize the truth. […]
The Dirty Underbelly of Having a Potty-Trained Child (in Public)
Sure, having a child who doesn’t defecate into their pantaloons sounds somewhat charming. From a smell perspective, it seems better to not have solid waste sloshing around while your toddler follows you to a diaper-changing station. From a laundry perspective, it seems like it will cut down on loads (pun […]
If You Feel Threatened By Target’s Bathroom Policy, You’re Parenting Wrong
Dear Target customers who don’t agree with the bathroom policy: Target has publicly stated that people should use the bathroom coinciding with their gender identity. If this policy makes you uncomfortable, particularly as it applies to your parenting and your children, I would like to remind you that maybe you are taking […]
I’m Going Grey and I’m Going to Dye
I knew I was going to have it young. I remember my mom starting to go grey relatively early. I had prepared myself as well as I could for them popping up in my 30’s. I think I was pretty calm when I saw the little bastards spring up initially. […]
I Know Parenting As Well As or Better Than Trump Knows Presidency
I have decided to lay down some parenting wisdom for those in need. I know you are probably thinking, “What qualifications does this lady have?” I say this to that: If Trump can run for president, I can know everything about parenting. That’s the world we are living in right […]
Melanoma You Didn’t: Coping with a Loved One’s Cancer
My mom has always appeared pretty young. In fact, there were many times where she was confused for my sister. Yay for her, but I always ended up questioning my moisturizing routine. When I had my first daughter, my folks were like a second set of parents in a way. […]
I Didn’t See That Comin’: An Inspiring Tale of Overcoming Public Humiliation
Arghhh! Kids in public… Amiright? I’m not talking about your kids. I can’t really tell when other people’s kids are misbehaving. I’m usually zeroed in with laser accuracy on my two. One of my children was born with the “don’t so much as have a dirty diaper in public” gene, […]