Tag: parenting
Ten Surprising Things I Didn’t Realize About Raising a Boy
I’m a boy mom now. Eighteen months following the birth of my son, I am definitely proud of this fact and can’t imagine it...
May We Raise Children with a Fire for Justice, Peace, and...
Years ago, when my husband and I were dating and in college, and through our early years of marriage, we read and were heavily...
Next Generation Milestones
I remember so well all the big milestones my children hit when they were young – first words, first steps, crawling, rolling over, catching...
The Mommy Wars: School Edition
I guess I did not realize it until now, until it was my turn to decide...how much of a hot topic children's education is....
Mommy Mingling: The Challenge of Making New Friends
I recently posted a meme on the Indy Moms Blog Instagram page: "Anyone that says cliques end in high school have obviously never been...
Don’t be a Jerk (The Only Actual Advice I Have for...
I like to think I'm not a jerk, and there are a few things that make me a decent human being. For one, I...
Breastfeeding Tales from a Clueless Mom: Our Little “Boob Guy”
I remember early on when I was 3 months pregnant, then 6 months pregnant, then 7 months pregnant around my baby shower and finally...
Destination Disney: Before You Go, You Should Know
An avid Disney fan before there were children in my life to justify a trip to the theme parks, I have spent a lot...
The Marriage Masks People Wear: When It’s Just for the Kids
I recently read an eye-opening, thought-provoking and scathingly honest article by a woman who was unhappy in her marriage. Despite not feeling appreciated, or...
What’s in a Name
When I got married right after college, I immediately started a teaching job in a preschool program. At the time, they gave the teachers...
The Day We Lost “Hat”
To all you mamas out there with a child who has a lovey/stuffed animal/blanket/pillow/etc: this is a true story of the day my four...
Mother’s Intuition: Learning to Trust Ourselves
Ok, gut-check ladies. Have you had a situation lately where that strong and feisty mom gut has told you something wasn’t right? Anyone raising...
Stopping the Leaky Love Tank
Vampires really do exist. At least emotional vampires do! Emotional vampires tend to drain your energy, test your emotional fortitude, seek a lot of...
To Cut His Hair or Not to Cut His Hair…That is...
My 15-month-old son woke up with the cutest curls in his hair the other morning. His sandy brown locks have the most adorable ringlets I...