By Lisa Beach of Tweenior Moments We’ve got a running joke in our family about my sporadic memory that begins with me uttering the phrase, “I think I’ll try the Pad Thai.” Here’s the quick backstory: We go to Pei Wei for dinner every few months. It’s got great Asian […]
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Parent Teacher Conferences & The Day I Learned My Son Was Struggling
By Kristina Hammer of The Angrivated Mom Sitting in a child-sized chair that is forcing my knees to my chest, I resist the urge to get up and walk out. To run away before anyone notices I’m here. I don’t want to be here. This well-put-together woman with the strong […]
I’m NOT Piercing My Daughter’s Ears
I received my first tattoo on my 18th birthday. I went to the DMV, traded my driver’s permit for a state-issued ID card, and headed to a tattoo parlor in a strip mall – one that did piercings on the side and was nestled near a Chinese restaurant and Dunkin’ […]
How to Tell the Difference Between a Teenager and a Threenager
Threenagers have demanded, sassed, whined and even eye-rolled themselves into the spotlight all over the internet, not to mention in their own families and homes. It’s true that the comparison to teenagers can be convincing. So how do unsuspecting adults know whether they’re dealing with a teen or a […]
Why Sweary Moms Make the BEST F**king Friends
We all have that ONE mom friend. In my circles, I AM that one mom friend. The one who needs a Parent Advisory sticker slapped across my smut mouth. The one who needs a bleeper at the ready for park play dates. I fuuuuuuccccckking haaaaaaaate play dates. Your sweary […]
15 Life Commitments Everyone Should Make
By Dawn Daum of W.T.F. words thoughts feelings According to reports, the average adult attention span is eight seconds — no longer than that of a goldfish. Given that knowledge, how in the hell are we supposed to do all the things life demands of us — make healthy food choices, absorb the […]
Dear Leo, I’m Inviting You to Take Me to the Oscars
Hey, Leo! I can call you Leo, right? First of all, I feel like I need to apologize. After watching The Revenant, I realized the purpose for the man bun all those months. The disheveled, scruffy, Jack Nicholson look had me a little worried. I should have known it was […]
5 Signs You Have ‘Aged Out’ of Your Mom Groups
By Kelly Arnell of Why Did We Have All These Kids Anyway? When you are a new mom, everything is unique and unfamiliar and, well, terrifying, and you quickly learn to reach out to friends and family to help “find your tribe” — i.e. your village, or at the very least another mom who […]