Admit it – you do these things, too! And that’s OK. But maybe – just maybe – it’s time to think about changing things up a little bit, for the sake of your sanity, your relationship with your kids, and because life’s too short. 1. Judging other parents. This one’s hard for us all. We’ve all… Read More 10 bad habits parents need to break
The other day as I was picking up my son from preschool, a little girl from his class tugged on my sweater and asked, in front of my son Eddie*, “Where is Eddie’s daddy?” Without missing a beat, I smiled and matter-of-factly gave what has become my standard reply, “He doesn’t have a daddy.” The… Read More Happy Father’s Day, solo moms
I recently saw a Facebook status update where a stay-home mom was lamenting that she doesn’t ever get any real recognition for a job well done and that she doesn’t feel “achieved” like she once did when she had a job outside of the home. As a once-corporate woman myself, I understood. No plaques on… Read More The Under-Appreciated Mom awards
10. Circle the lot four times looking for a better parking spot. Feel misplaced sense of pride when finding a spot 2 spaces closer than the one you spied when you arrived 12 minutes ago. 9. Upon entrance, make a beeline directly to the in-store Starbucks. Do not pass go, do not collect $200. Instead, *spend*… Read More 10 things moms always do at Target
I see you sitting there in the restaurant a few tables over. You, with your husband or wife or partner or maybe you’re just there with your little one, like I often am. You’re having a conversation. An adult conversation. About something not related to Minecraft or Mario Kart or YouTube. Or you’re just sitting… Read More Dear fellow iPad parent
