Author: Sage K. Penn

The Day My Quiet Voice Drowned and I Yelled at My Kids
Parenting

Mommies Have Temper Tantrums Too

It was quiet. My twin 3-year-old girls were playing “Elsa” in their room and my second-grade son was sitting next to me building a new world in Minecraft. I tolerate extended Minecraft sessions because it must be educational in some way, like fostering creativity or visual perceptual skills. At the […]

Power of a Mommy Tribe
Parenting

Power of a Mommy Tribe

Sometimes revelation hits you in the strangest places. For me, it happened in The Sanctuary (a.k.a., the bathroom). I had locked the door and was pretending to do my business. Of course, the business I was engaged in didn’t require a toilet. It required an internet connection. Any busy mom […]

8 Slang Words You Need to Know
Humor, Life

8 Slang Words You Need to Know

All parents and teachers need to stay current on the hip words of the day. Do people even use the term “hip” anymore? Probably not. It’s probably something like “kewl” or “amaze-balls” or “trending.” I’m not suggesting these words make it into your daily vocabulary – that would just make […]