Tell me you’ve been there, too. When it’s 10am and it’s snack time. And everyone seems totally fine, totally into Barbies or science or whatever. So snack time comes and snack time goes. Sans snack. All is calm. Until it...
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How to escape swim diaper hell
This post was almost a cry for help. Until another mom took pity on me and showed me the light. (Thanks, Alison!) Now I can do the same for you. All I can say is that I’m looking forward to...
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Why you can AND SHOULD take a kid-free vacation
Terrified to leave your littles for a little time away with your honey? Here's why you should just do it. Plus, tips to make the transition easier for everyone.
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The art of picking out socks: teaching children independence
Ok, ladies, is it realistic to think my older kid can put on his coat by himself while I help the younger one? Then we all get out the door in the morning a little more quickly, right? Ha! There’s...
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I don’t have a transgender child, but…
We were at a birthday party. Full of little kids. Both boys and girls. And there was a candy necklace contest. Where each kid got a string and a HUGE pile of miniature candy donuts to decorate it with. The...
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20 reasons why you might be a perfectly imperfect mom
I’m more of a #PinterestFail kind of mom and I’m proud of it. How about you? Are you super crafty and the best chef ever, with an always-spotless house? If that’s working for you, GREAT! If you’re more like me,...
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It’s time for Mary Poppins to homeschool your kids
Ok, sure, Mary Poppins can teach your kids about resiliency, and finding joy in little things like feeding birds, and how to use your imagination. But this movie is basically the governess you didn’t know your kiddos needed. It’s 2...
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The 3-day potty boot camp
Are you ready to take the plunge? To lock yourself away for THREE DAYS with a toddler? Other than maybe losing your mind, this is totally worth your time. Pee-pee nirvana is within reach. For your convenience, I’ve included affiliate...
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Poolside potty training tips
My kid is a potty professional. As in, when he needs to go, he goes. As in, we don’t need to remind him over and over and over and…to potty. It’s all: git er done! He went diaper-free at two....
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Why I Marie Kondo-ed the family dog
For years I suffered in silence, trying to weasel out of pet ownership. Then Marie Kondo rescued me. It was time to un-adopt the dog. Because the dog did not SPARK JOY. Here’s why. Dog pee on the wall-to-wall, beige...
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10 super fun things my kids don’t do. Because: BEDTIME.
At 7pm, life in our house gets a little cray cray. I turn into an automaton with one goal: get the boys in bed by 8. And, yes, it takes an entire hour to make this happen. Especially if #RockStarDad...
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Here’s why you need to teach your kid to be a good human
Society tells kids it's cool to be cruel. Are you OK with this? If not, here are 5 tips to help you model kindness and teach your children that words matter.
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You might be a #BoyMom if
Let’s embrace the age of androgyny in which we live. And expand the definition of boy. Because my dad is old school and doesn’t think little guys should have GIRL HAIR. You might be a #BoyMom if… Little man likes...
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5 ways to simplify the Holidays for the kids and you
It's OK to not put up ALL the decorations or buy ALL the gifts. Here are 5 tips to help the kids - AND YOU - balance cozy and simple this Christmas.
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Why my kid hates Disney movies (and what I’m doing to change that)
There will be no Disney Plus in this house. Thanks to my kiddo’s mad hate for kid movies. Looks like I get to pocket that $6.99 per month. He does tolerate watching football. On TV. When we go out to...
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