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 […]
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Fun Times at Cantua Creek
By Diane Landis On the western edge of the San Joachin Valley lies the town of Cantua Creek. Its residents are Mexican farm laborers who live in camps. Their children are brought by bus to Cantua Creek Elementary School. Teaching second grade at Cantua Elementary was my first teaching job. […]
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 […]
Pharma Execs Making Millions from EpiPen Price Hike
By Joanna McClanahan of Ramblin’ Mama EpiPen prices aren’t the only thing on the rise. Top pharmaceutical executives at Mylan, the company who owns its patent, have also been treating themselves to millions in salary increases. According to Food Allergy Research and Education, life-threatening allergies affect 1 in every 13 […]
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. […]
I’m a Grown A** Woman and I Wet the Bed
Look, there’s no easy way to soften the blow to my ego that this declaration will inflict, so I’m just going to come out with it: I’m a grown ass woman and I wet the bed. THERE. I SAID IT. Lest everyone think this is some nightly, Niagara Falls level […]
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 […]