By Katie Wadland Now, I’m not saying they’d pull us out of debt or bring about world peace. I’m just saying toddlers have some traits that could make for a pretty impressive leader. Here are my top five reasons I think a toddler might just be the right choice for […]
Parenting
School Policy Tells Parents Kids Must ‘Problem Solve’ On Their Own
A Catholic high school in Little Rock, Arkansas made waves when they posted a seemingly simple picture on their Facebook page. But it wasn’t the image itself which stirred up controversy; it was the image’s implied message. If your kid forgets something at home, tough freakin’ luck, because kids gotta […]
The Beautiful Lies I Tell Myself
By Vanessa Heron of Like Mother Like Daughter The sun peeks into my room from behind my curtains and tells the tale of morning’s arrival. I listen for my children but am met with the relief of silence. I take a deep breath, stretch my arms to the sky, and […]
Bedtime: A Drinking Game
By Katie Wadland of EatSleepMomRepeat Bedtime. That pesky seven letter word that stands between you and your wine after twelve hours of tending to everyone’s needs before your own. Bedtime. Because the last thing you feel like doing after a long day at work is begging your kids to go […]
Dear New Mom: I Mean It When I Say, “That’s Great”
By Beth Pugh of Like Baby Bear Soup When I see you in the store with your new bundled blessing, I guarantee I’ll smile. I’ll look you right in your love-filled eyes and tell you your little one is beautiful. I’ll comment on the baby’s hair or eyes or lips, […]
I Don’t Do Picky Eaters. Even If I Have to Clean Up Vomit.
By Jessie of FlusteredMom.com Tears dripped from my five-year-old’s cheek, plopping onto her discarded beans. “They look as-gust-ing,” she wailed. “Try them. You’ll get nothing else until you do,” I replied sternly. This was a power struggle that resurfaced from time to time. My daughter was stubborn, but I had conviction. […]
Help, My Child has Punctuality Disregard Disorder!
By Nicole Hardy of She Emerges Dear Darling Daughter, There has been something on my mind lately, and I’m guessing you are slightly aware? If not, let me cut right to the chase. I’m not sure what time zone you are living in, but it isn’t aligning with the one […]
Parenting: New…and Improved?
By Rachel Perkins of The Well-Adjusted Adult I oftentimes find myself comparing my parenting to that of the generations before me. I tend to assume they got it right and that my generation is the one struggling with this whole raising-a-person thing. I assume because my peers and I are […]