Casualties of Parenthood

Ever notice how absolutely hazardous parenting is to your physical well being? I’m surprised our insurance premiums don’t go through the roof the second our babies become toddlers. Parenting a toddler is by far the most dangerous adventure I have ever experienced. Can you relate? The danger falls into two distinct categories I will examine […]

Do Parenting Fears Affect the Way We Parent?

Uh oh Mommy Friends, I’m getting all heavy today. Sometimes fear motivates the best of intentions yielding some not so great results.

What If I’m Not a Good WAHM?

So I’ve wanted to stay home forever (well, at least since 2002), and on 10/24 I’ll have my wish. Click here to read about all the things this new chapter has me stressing over (pretty please, I need the stats) or just be lazy and watch this vlog – they basically say the same thing…but […]

Readers Reveal Their Biggest Parenting Fears

Parenting fears, we all have them. Some are silly, others are not. Click here to find out what your fellow parents fear most.

I’m Not Sorry

BooBoo had a rough day yesterday; the mean streets of preschool must have gotten the better of him. He was having no part of finger-painting and circle time, so he decided to exclude himself and act out inappropriately. BooBoo’s preschool teacher was giving me a recap of his day and I found myself apologizing; apologizing […]

Readers Reveal Their Biggest Parenting Regrets!

Of course you have regrets – you’re a parent! The good news is you’re not alone. Click here to find out what your fellow parents are busy beating themselves up over.

Share Your Best Parenting Moments!

I put a call out for gold star parenting moments and y’all thought I meant “gold star” (as in BAD) parenting moments. That made me LOL, literally. I’m actually looking for real, honest to goodness great parenting moments that made you a lil bit proud of yourself. You know those totally rare moments when you’re […]

Kids Are the Ultimate Excuse

I (barely) remember being childless. What I do remember is being expected to work late nights, put in weekends, help people move and attend every wedding, shower, birthday party and get together…even for those I barely met one time. The truth was I had a really hard time saying no. I grew bitter and selfish with my […]

13 Things That Don’t Make You a Bad Parent

Guilt be gone! Click here to read all about the things we do that make us real parents, not bad ones.

I’d Rather Starve Than Eat Off My Kid’s Plate

I’m never making out with Big Daddy P again. Here’s why.