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12 simple tips for better sleep on vacation

You’ve waited months for vacation. You’ve saved for it. You’ve planned for it. You’ve off-loaded all your work projects so you can actually enjoy it. Then you spend the first night tossing and turning. Even though you’re sleeping on the...

Children should be seen and not heard

You know the expression: Children should be seen and not heard. It’s total bunk. Do not build your parenting around this concept! You will live to regret it. Your kid will draw horses on the wall behind her bed. Or...

Why I’m getting the measles shot AGAIN

Brook should be in New York right now. Swelling with pride as she watches her 14-year-old daughter sing – at CARNEGIE HALL. But here she is, sitting at home. Because: anti-vaxers. You see, my dear friend has Lupus, and New...

Global warming, I wanna fight you and your pesky friends

I was groomed to be a Republican. But my parents made a mistake and sent me to a hippy nature camp every summer. I relished in it: we spent 2 weeks in the woods learning science, taking hikes and exploring...

The one thing your kid needs to foster his creativity

We gave the birthday boy four matchbox cars. He was thrilled and my kiddo was proud. I looked at the mom and said, “I’m betting he has 50 more of those at home.” Her reply: “And he loves them. I...

7 signs your kid’s got major FOMO

This is a pretty typical conversation in my house. Like every day. Smaller child, watching me hand older child a second piece of toast: “More toast please!” Me: “After you finish your eggs.” Him, 20 seconds later: “Finished!” Me: “You...

I’m sorry-not-sorry my kid is too busy for you

My boy is ALL BOY. He has no patience to sit and be still. He is into everything. So please do not judge my parenting style. What I need from you is grace.

How to survive life with a newborn

Here’s your guide to survive all things new mom. Well, maybe not all things, but these are the most popular posts from MothersRest for prego ladies and mommas of newborns. All in one spot. First off, newborns like to poop...

Why can’t your kid write his own damn essays?

Let’s talk about teaching teens integrity. I was leafing through the glossy pages of my college’s alumni magazine when I stopped short. There was an article about a 20-something who made the Forbes’ Top 30 Under 30 List. Sounds pretty...

Motherhood keeps closing doors for me. And that’s a beautiful thing.

When possibilities are endless, life can get overwhelming. Here's one mom's story about how she learned to make decisions and stop waffling. All thanks to her children.

Why momma turns into the big bad, wicked witch of the west

“Look at my drawing of our family!” There was a PAUSE. Followed by my friend’s puzzled response: “Where’s the mommy?” “Oh,” her daughter replied, “She died.” #thanksDisney But don’t worry, Disney always offers up a female role model. She’s just...

Chick-fil-A, it’s time to start recycling

Chick-fil-A isn’t exactly progressive. Their cows probably think anti-gay is a charming relative: Wee luv Antee Gay! So I shouldn’t be surprised they’re anti-recycling, too. I just can’t bring myself to boycott them. Because, ladies, they do make a damn,...