Today I thought I’d give a gift to all you parents out there because I’m feeling oddly generous. As parents, it’s rare that anyone will pat us on the head and tell us our children are being perfectly nurtured and cared for. I won’t be that person – you’re […]
By Joanna Owusu I can’t sleep. Sometimes the burden just feels too heavy. Are the kids thriving at school? Are they getting what they need in the classroom? Are they being harassed or bullied? Can I keep them safe beyond the brick walls of this house? All parents wrestle with worries […]
By Heather Jones New Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is no stranger to scandal. Recently, a video surfaced showing Ocasio-Cortez in college, dancing, like a college student. She looked happy, which is, of course, completely inappropriate for a member of Congress. [adsanity id=”35664″ align=”aligncenter”/] “This is a disgrace to the office,” said […]
Dealing with anxiety and depression is hard. And dealing with anxiety and depression while parenting is often viewed as a monumental struggle. I would like to present an alternative point of view, however. I would like to submit the idea that my anxiety and depression have made me a better […]
By Lauren Salkin of Think Spin There are many things to consider on your way toward achieving political domination, like who should be your scapegoat. Every dictator needs someone to blame for things like crime, pestilence, and misspelled tweets. Choosing your scapegoat In choosing your scapegoat, make sure they are from […]
Growing up, I can remember the sounds my mother made when she really hit her limit and finally snapped. It was usually after someone didn’t flush or we all left our shoes everywhere or continued to walk past the overflowing garbage and step over the mountain of laundry. Those are […]
By Liz Bayardelle of TheStaySaneMom Just as you’ve gotten used to the routine of sleep deprivation, come to terms with the bizarre idea of another human getting 100% of their nutriment from your body, and perfected your baby-wearing technique, things suddenly change. Your adorable little potato begins to grow. It […]
By Jen Mearns of The Undomestic Goddess Far in the woods, in deepest Appalachia, stands a school. Its surroundings are modest, but the school is top-of-the-line. It is a large, three-story brick building that houses a full staff of teachers, counselors, and students. It is not, however, your typical boarding school. [adsanity id=”35664″ […]