Author: Karen Johnson

Being a middle child is tough. Here's how one mother explains that her daughter isn't the only one stuck in the middle because she's stuck in the parenthood middle as well.
Parenting

Stuck in the Middle with You: A Letter to My Daughter

[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] Dear sweet middle child, I know you are stuck in the middle. You are stuck between an older, going-int0-first-grade, always-doing-new-and-exciting-things brother and a younger, two-year-old, making-mommy-drink-and-cry brother. And then there’s you. Our 4-year old, kind-hearted, always-trying-to make-everyone-happy middle child. I know it seems like everything is […]

For some reason, it's okay to say "penis" but "vagina" makes everyone uncomfortable. This is a funny story about one mom's experience shedding light on the subject to her three-year-old son.
Parenting

Why Is It So Hard To Say The V-Word?

By Karen Johnson of The 21st Century SAHM Does anyone else struggle with teaching the V-word to your kids? You know, the vajajay? Hoohoo? Ladybits? Parenting 101 says to use correct terminology for private parts. And penis is a no-brainer. It is easy to say in casual conversation and is […]