Summer break is approaching. Kids and teachers are counting down to freedom; parents are counting down too, many with a mix of anticipation and dread. Most parents I know look forward to the more relaxed atmosphere and not having the intense schedule that rules their lives the rest of the […]
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5 Reasons to Not Break Routine with Kids
Routine is boring! There are only so many times you can eat at the same place before the thought of ordering the same special of the day makes you want to gag. It’s time to try something new! Shake things up! “Let’s break the monotony that has become our life,” […]
How to Survive Prom – Dos and Don’ts for Parents
Prom season is here! Each spring, there is a frenzy of “Prom-posals” (if you have not yet seen this, brace yourself) and florists, hair stylists, and formal wear and transportation suppliers rub their hands together in glee (I made that last part up, but I can imagine it happening). Many […]
I Didn’t Breastfeed And I’m D*mn Proud!
So there I was at one of my first mommy play dates with my newborn baby in New York City’s beautiful Central Park, all of us moms sitting on blankets, homemade snacks in the middle of the circle, a ton of Bugaboo strollers parked near us, designer diaper bags sitting […]
This Is What Transgender Looks Like
This is not a post about bathrooms. Or about laws being passed to regulate who uses which one. This is a post about humanity. Every human being walking down the street, visiting your local restaurants, working alongside you at your place of employment, passing you in a car, is just […]
Oh No! You Own Pit Bulls?!
Technically, I own a Pit Bull mix and an American Bully, but people see their square heads and colors and “OMG you own vicious dogs” is what I get. They don’t take a second to ask me about them, nor do they watch my dogs’ body language to see if […]
Dear Pre-Baby Me: You Already Know What Love Is
Dear Pre-Baby Me: There’s this thing you’ve been hearing from people lately. Good people. Well-meaning people. People you love, people you respect, and even people you don’t even know. They all say the same thing: “You don’t know what love is until you have a child.” It’s a lovely notion, isn’t […]
For Mother’s Day, Just Tell Me This One Thing…
What Do Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day? Just One Thing. This week dads and kids around the country will hit the mall, department stores, and jewelry shops looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift. They will buy pancake mix, fresh berries, and specialty flavored coffee and creamers in […]