Little Brother, Big Friendship

My eldest son hasn’t always had an easy time making friends. Ever since he was a wee thing, he was a bit of an introvert. Serious, artistic, and highly sensitive, my son was always selective about who he let in. When he started Kindergarten, I had high hopes for his socialization but little changed. By […]

10 Ways Motherhood Made Me a Better Wife

When I started wife-ing, I didn’t know what I was doing. Sure, I loved my husband but that was about all I knew how to do. I sort of figured, …[read more]

My Parents Always Said…

Do you rely on the wisdom of your parents now that you’re a parent? I do. Check out the best advice I ever received from my parents, along with plenty of photos from the early years.

14 Things My Sons Need to Learn Before Moving Out

I love you both with all my heart, but you can’t live here forever. Check out this is of 14 Things My Sons Need to Learn Before Moving Out that include everything from the joys of being broke ass broke to how not to kill yourself eating undercooked chicken.

25 More Things Every Kid Should Experience

I’m on a quest for my kids to experience absolutely everything childhood has to offer. Ever since I took my kids to the snow for the first time about a month ago, I’ve become obsessed with getting to see that look of wonder and amazement in their eyes again. It’s addictive I tell ya! I […]

12 Things That Make You a Lazy (and Happier) Parent

Are lazy parents lesser parents? Nope, if anything they’re happier parents. Psst! Even a doctor weighed in. I state my case here.

Pimp Your Ride: Bumper Stickers for Funny parents

Forget the family stick figures and honor roll student stuff; I scoured the internet for the funniest family bumper stickers around. The best part is you won’t have to sit in traffic to enjoy them. Click here to get your funny on.

Badassery: My Toughest Parenting Assignment Yet

God help me, Boy Wonder is in for a rude awakening. Mama don’t play that.

10 Things That Don’t Make You a Lazy Parent

We can’t be gold star, award-winning, A+ parents all the time. We’re human. We have bills to pay, mouths to feed, and reality television to watch. Check out this list of 10 things we can stop beating ourselves up over!

15 Things You Should Never Say to an Adoptive Parent

Unfortunately for beautiful adoptive families, the public always has to say their peace. I asked adoptive parents for the most ridiculous comments they’ve ever received about adoption. Brace yourselves…