A local mother of four reportedly doesn’t give a shit about the opinions of various people who do not, in fact, have any say in what she does to her body. It came to our attention when her father-in-law brusquely commented, “People use tattoos to hide their insecurities.” [adsanity […]
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Mother Loses Tragic Battle Against Pinterest Addiction
By Jill Morgenstern of Do Try This at Home Emma Elliot of Nacagdoches, Texas lost a three-year battle against Pinterest addiction. She died peacefully in her sleep Wednesday in her home. Elliot is perhaps best known for raising awareness regarding Pinterest addiction. “She worked tirelessly for the last few years to help found […]
When I Realized I Needed Out of My Marriage
When I think of marriage and love, I think of the movies and their happily ever afters. I know it’s not reality; it’s a dream. I know people are paid well to give us hope and dreams of what could be. In reality, marriage is just a piece of paper. […]
Toddler Has Need That is Not Life Threateningly Urgent
By Jill Morgenstern of Do Try This At Home Toddler Isabel Sutton stunned her family friends and neighbors late Tuesday afternoon by issuing a request that she did not deem life threateningly urgent. The demand for juice and crackers came at 4:36 p.m. at only 64 decibels and was totally devoid […]
I Don’t Let Anyone Babysit My Kids, Period
By Sarah Hosseini of www.SarahHosseini.com The floors are fragrant and glistening — i.e., they just got the once over with the Swiffer. The granite countertops are shining, and the freshly baked blueberry muffins are sitting on a pristine pastel, mint green cake platter. I check my breath by blowing hot, steamy air from […]
Dear Daycare, I’m Afraid You’ve Mistaken My Child
I wrote this letter to my daycare before realizing that the ‘teachers’ at daycare have magical powers to transform my little monster into an angel. In my mind, the child they described to me was clearly someone else’s. …………….. Dear Miss Emily, I’m so sorry to have taken so long […]
Hold Them. Be Present. Keep Enjoying the Now.
“Mommy, hold me!” he said as they walked out of the airport bathroom. She groaned and said, “Really!?” as she pulled up the happy, heavy three-year-old and walked away with him on her left hip. Though it appeared she conceded and lifted him up with hesitation, part of her deep […]
10 Guaranteed Ways to Raise a Stupid Kid
By Samantha Wassel of Between the Monkey Bars Are you a mom or planning to become one? Do you have the internet? How about a TV? In-laws? Eyes? Ears? A pulse? If so, you probably know that no one, anywhere, has anything to say about how you’re choosing to raise your […]