The Third Child Conundrum: Inviting More Mess, Chaos, and Love
Two kids. Two Parents. Two Arms. Seems best. But sometimes it's hard not to wonder what adding one more to the family would be like.
As You Don't Like It: A Bedtime Play in at Least 6 Acts
Look, Im not a strong person. I once googled, Can a parent be traumatized by their baby? and Google just glared at me. Anyway, my son still isnt asleep.
Are Black Cats Really Bad Luck?
Today I found out the origin of superstitions surrounding black cats including why a black cat crossing your path is considered bad luck. ...In fact, in early Egyptian times, dating back as far as...
Writer of Viral Minecraft Sex Mod Article Tells the Rest of Her Story
Amy Betters-Midtvedt recently wrote about an experience her kid had while playing MInecraft. The internet fired back with misconceptions she's ready to address.
After November 6th Women Are Essentially Working For Free
Even though we're more than 50 years beyond the passage of the Equal Pay Act of 1963, women still face an uneven playing field.
Military School (Sort of) Worked For My Troubled Teen
At age seven, my son was diagnosed with ADHD. Like so many ADHD kids, he was very intelligent, he just wasn’t able to thrive in a “read these three chapters and write a report” kind of classroom. S...
Where Is That Piece of My Heart: On Being a Dad
It's hard to imagine what it's going to feel like to be a father. No one can predict how it's going to feel when a piece of your heart breaks free.
4 Things My Baby Finds Way More Interesting Than Any Toy
The other day, my baby and I were sharing one of those moments that just melts a mama's heart. We were laying in bed side by side, staring into each other's eyes and chit-chatting away, just relish...
I'm Not the Mom Who Makes Halloween Costumes: A Story of Self-Acceptance
Trying to fit certain ideals that have little to do with our true selves is a waste of time. Letting them go sets a better example for our kids than pretending.
Why I Cringe When People Tell Me I'm "Lucky" to Be a Stay-at-Home Mom
Lounge chair testers on the French Riviera are lucky. Stay-at-home mom's, well, maybe there's another word besides "lucky."
How to Be Happier in 10 Minutes or Less
By being proactive and aware of your own mind, you always carry tools that can lead you back to happiness.
Every Twin on the Planet Has Been Asked These 6 Questions
Someone once actually asked me when my twins birthday was and if we were the same age.
Kid Made Recipe: Dressed Up Halloween Treats
https://www.facebook.com/HelloParentCo/videos/1781091738824857/ Check out more Kid Made videos on Facebook! Kids Halloween parties are the perfect time to go all out with spooky sweets! Round ...
For Stay-at-Home Parents, Returning to Work Takes Patience and Clarity
In this episode of "Where Was I...?" career coach Michelle Friedman talks about various exercises that can help you decide on a direction as you take the first steps to return to work outside of th...
Dear Mom & Dad: I'm Sorry My Parenting Hurts Your Feelings
The desire to conform to parents' expectations doesn't vanish as we enter adulthood. Regardless, we can raise our children as we see fit, without excuses.
Please Stop Telling Me to Cherish These Moments
There's nothing I love more than my kids, but seriously, if one more stranger reminds me to cherish every moment, I'm quitting this mom thing.
Flying With a Baby: Not Hell, But Not Far From It
Listen. Until teleportation is a thing, babies are going to be on airplanes. Sometimes it's going to be just fine. Other times, well, not so much.
10 Things I Say to My Kids That I Wish People Would Say to Me
We're constantly giving our kids directives. And though they may find this irritating, maybe they just don't know a good thing when they hear it.
The Soapbox Car That Almost Killed Us Both
Each of these projects is another step towards making my son a man, and keeping me a child.
Debate Club: Is There a Place for Gore in Halloween Lawn Displays?
More guts, more gory by: Phaea Crede While there absolutely are some Halloween decorations that go too far when it comes to graphic gore, I love décor that walks the razor edge between just "scar...
A Letter to the Family Dog: You're a Good Boy
Listen, Bo. You're a great dog. I know you've been demoted since we brought a small person into the house, but we still love you. Promise.
Sometimes Mommy Yells: The Truth About Losing It
The days can be long. The kids, challenging. And sometimes, despite our best efforts, we can't keep it together. But there's always a chance to try again.
It's Normal – and Good – For Young Kids to Have up to 7 Colds a Year
Seem like every time you turn around you're wiping a runny nose, or scrambling to find sick kid coverage? It's because you are. And it's totally normal.
Funny Quotes About Parenting from People More Famous Than You
Twenty hilariously honest quotes that perfectly capture the ridiculousness of being a parent.