Jimmy Kimmel is no stranger to controversy. In fact, over the course of the last few years, the comedian has managed to upset Chinese-Americans, YouTube watching Americans, and the “Let’s Play” community. But who would have thought that PB&J sandwiches would land Kimmel and the cast of Stranger Things in hot water? (Yeah. Not […]
By Kelly Riibe of Family Footnote Strong-willed children grow up to be determined parents, who in turn give birth to even stronger-willed kids. It is a cycle that describes my life pretty accurately. I was once a preschooler who demanded answers to a lot of questions, then an adolescent who talked […]
By Tara Lawall of Most Likely a Rant Maternity leave is the movie Castaway. I am Tom Hanks and Cora, my 3-week-old, is Wilson. We are stranded alone on an island (my 505 square foot Brooklyn apartment) all day, every day. And, hey, islands are nice! You can hang out […]
By Darla Halyk of NewWorldMom Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I am beautiful. From the outside, I can only assume people consider I believe this to be true. I bear no shame in posting a selfie or bouncing wildly on a dance floor for all to see. […]
By Gina Stout of Stage Too My husband is not my soul mate. I was not created for him, and my husband was not created for me. Love at first sight is not real, and there is no such thing as “happily ever after.” None of those things exist. But I do believe […]
By Lisa Beach of Tweenior Moments Did you ever get so hooked on a TV show that you almost needed a fix like a heroin addict? I’m right there in the crack house with The Blacklist. I’ve always loved a good mystery, but I honestly thought my murder-for-hire days were […]
By Karen Johnson of The 21st Century SAHM A family in Soak Creek, West Virginia has endured the ultimate heartbreak. Jackson Grubb, a third-grader, took his own life on September 10. Third grade. Let that sink in. In his fourth year of elementary school, this boy made the decision to […]
By Joanna McClanahan of Ramblin’ Mama Motivational speaker and author Kaylin Maree Schimpf shared a beautiful picture and a powerful message with the world last week. The Facebook post, which has gone viral, asks dads to take more pictures of their wives. “Take the photo. You may not think about […]