By Kate Abbott Last night, my son came home in a foul mood. I tried protein and suggested a hot shower, thinking perhaps he was hungry and exhausted from school and track practice. Nothing worked. I flashed back to a story my boys loved when they were babies, called Felix […]
Parenting
Dad Becomes Internet Famous to Convince His Teenager He is Cooler Than Shawn Mendes
When Brian Dean’s daughter became a Shawn Mendes fan, he decided to have some fun with it. Dean started an Instagram account called “Kooler Than Mendes” to prove to his daughter that he is cooler than Shawn Mendes by attempting to get as many followers as the singer. In just four weeks, Dean […]
Cliché Parenting – Is There Any Other Kind?
By Shelby Spear of shelbyspear.com So, one biggie rule in writing is cut the clichés. Like all of ‘em. Any attempt to use a hackneyed phrase results in a perturbed voice from the writers’ galaxy: “Oh, hell no.” One biggie rule in parenting is, well, I have no idea. Thing […]
How Kids Are Like Terrible Roommates
By Cassie of The Chronicles of Motherhood Have you ever lived with a really shitty roommate? How about small children? I’ve come to the conclusion that they are one in the same. Consider the following: They never pick up their shit. At first you try to silently ignore the mess. […]
A Beta Mom’s Guide to Bringing Your Kids to the Gynecologist
By Katie Wadland of EatSleepMomRepeat I had my annual trip to the gynecologist today, or should I say triennial as I’ve somehow managed to avoid it since my most recent prenatal visits three years ago? That is until my PCP reminded me I’m a little overdue for a pap smear. […]
Why I’m Calling Bullsh*t on Miscarriages
By Jennifer Philp “I’m so sorry,” she said, her eyes lingering a moment too long on my stomach. “Things like this happen for a reason.” I caught her gaze while announcing, perhaps a bit loudly, “That’s fine! I’m fine! It’s okay!” She turned to fill her coffee cup and left the […]
Teacher’s Viral Note About Homework Has Parents Rethinking Tradition
Teacher Brandy Young’s students got a pleasant surprise this week when she posted a new policy about homework: As stated, Mrs. Young questions the value in sending kids home with worksheets. Instead, she encourages families to engage in nurturing activities which have been proven to boost academic performance. The response […]
The Measure of a Good Mother
By Nicole Hardy There are many times I wonder if I’m a good mother. It’s when I won’t let my 10-year-old daughter roam the block with her friends because the world doesn’t resemble the place from my childhood. Or when I coddle my 3-year-old after she takes a tumble instead of […]