To The Mom Struggling To Hold Her Sh*t Together
August 1, 2021
I know that you try your best to be a good mother, partner, daughter, and friend, but all too often feel like you are failing at all of them.Continue Reading
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Slacker Mom’s Guide to Cleaning
July 12, 2021
Last minute playdate with a sancti-mommy? Surprise visit from your mother-in-law? Never fear. SLACKERMOM knows just what to do.Continue Reading
Why Can’t I Be the Favorite Parent?
April 3, 2021
I know why I’m second best. I know that since I’m the one involved in the daily parenting grind, telling her – make your bed, go brush your teeth, get dressed, STOP jiggling my butt! – I’m the prime target for her frustration and anger. I WANT TO BE THE FAVORITE PARENT!Continue Reading
When It Hits Close to Home
March 23, 2021
This one felt different. It was closer to home than ever before. This time, my children are old enough to see the news and ask questions.Continue Reading
My Hair Has a Mind of Its Own
March 10, 2021
My hair became impossibly thick. I started getting teased in grade school as the adorable curls morphed into some curls, some shag carpeting.Continue Reading
There is No “Just” in Adoption
November 1, 2020
The next time someone says, “you can just adopt”, feel free to kindly remind them that adoption is much harder than one would ever guess.Continue Reading
One Child is not a Selfish Choice
October 1, 2020
I was advised not to have more children after a high-risk pregnancy resulting in a preemie son. I’m still judged for my decision to have an only child.Continue Reading
It’s Time to Redefine “Mom Hair”
September 30, 2020
To me, mom hair means hair that is way too long and far too neglected. I have not had a haircut since before my second child was born.Continue Reading
Lost and Found
September 25, 2020
Learning to find my way home when I was lost, has allowed me to teach my three children that they, too, can go wherever they want to.Continue Reading
When There’s Hate, Remember Love is Stronger
September 15, 2020
“Hate isn’t new,” he calmly stated. “Cameras are new. This has always happened. And it’s always been wrong. But now more people know about it. More people see it happening. It empowers us to work harder at ending it.”Continue Reading
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