By Joanna Owusu When I was eleven, my science class incubated chicken eggs and watched the chicks hatch. After the eggs hatched, the teacher let kids volunteer to take the chicks home. We weren’t a family with a lot of animals, but my parents let me take two home. Maybe […]
Tag: Parenting
Sometimes It’s Alright to Say “I Don’t Know”
Our children need us to know better than them, but if on occasion we don’t, it’s alright to say “I don’t know.”
Motherhood: Women Existing as Isolated Villagers
We are told about the village, and we live close to one another. Yet so many of us moms are still incredibly lonely.
I Hated Gender Reveals Until I Had One—This Is How It Went
Gender reveals are awkward and over the top, but due to unforeseen COVID-19 related circumstances, I ended up having one. Here’s how it went.
Why I Won’t Pretend to Cherish Every Moment of Quarantine
I want to cherish all these moments, but life gets in the way. After the fun cookie baking and family campouts, I just want some quiet alone time.
Embracing Being the Okayest Mom Ever During Coronavirus
Why are people obsessing about being “their best selves” during quarantine? I’m barely treading water over here, so I’m all set with finding a new hobby.
Behind the Plane Ride
After experiencing the horrors of flying with a feral 3-year-old, if you’re ever in this position, I will help you. I will not judge. I will be your friend.
23 Memes That Are a Middle Finger if You’ve Ever Felt Judged, Pressured, or Shamed as a Parent
23 memes that serve as a “f you” to all the mom-shamers.