Raising Children to Weather the Storm
How many times have you criticized moms for their parenting styles? I’ve had my fair share of naysayers. There were some who didn’t agree with me breastfeeding my children for two years. Others believe that I’m a bit over the top when it comes to promoting healthy eating with my kids. But, it’s all good…
We were on our way to school when one of the disc jockeys on the radio blurted out, “I’d love to have s** with her.” My daughter immediately asked, “what is s**?” I was shocked. “It’s another way to say whether you’re a boy or girl,” I told her. How else could I explain the meaning of the…
I recently teamed up with some of the other mommy contributors of mom.me to chat about what moms really want for Mother’s Day. If you ask me, I think Mother’s Day should be celebrated every day of the week. Does that sound a little selfish? Maybe? Okay, yea. But, think about all the hard work that…
I’ve heard that discussing kids during a job interview places you at a disadvantage. There is a stigma that goes along with being a mom looking for work outside of the home. Will she arrive to work on time? Will she bring drama from home to work with her everyday? These are just some of the…
It’s no secret; kids say whatever is on their minds. My 6-year-old daughter is notorious for blurting out comments that often leave us dying with laughter or cringing with embarrassment. Here are six examples of some of the most embarrassing things my daughter has said. 6 Embarrassing Things 6-Year-Old Daughter Said “My butt is sweating….
I was completely caught off guard when my daughter asked me for a cell phone the other day. I knew it was just a matter of time before she’d ask for one, so I shouldn’t have been surprised. But, I had no idea it would come this soon. I never imagined that she’d be ready…
Having a baby doesn’t come with directions. I’ve heard people say that once you give birth, you just know what to do. Let me tell you, that’s not true. Despite all the research I did during my nine months of pregnancy, I was at a loss. Being a confident parent wasn’t easy. Early Parenting Challenges…
Halloween isn’t necessarily my favorite holiday. Why? My siblings and I weren’t allowed to celebrate the day as kids. But, we respected those who did. My parents thought dressing up in costumes was “pure foolishness.” But that didn’t stop teachers from having Halloween parties at school. We got lots of candy back in those days. But…
