During the work week, I am usually the only parent my kids have in this state.
My friends who parent without the benefit of a...
Like many parents, I strive to buy and prepare fresh, healthy local meals for my kids. Don’t get me wrong, there are still nights...
Ten years ago this month, I pushed an 8lb miniature human being out of my nether region. My husband described this feat as like...
Not, like, dreams of being a beauty pageant queen or an astronaut. No, motherhood just ruined my sleepy-time dreams.
When I was in college, I...
I am frequently described as a quiet person.
My husband, close friends, and family may think differently, but when I meet new people one...
I think we all want to raise independent children, but we are often scared to let our children out of our sight for even...
The other day, I happened upon a blog post with a title that was just beckoning me to click.
It was "S*it Moms Say." I...
We all know the internet can be a breeding ground for opinions and judgments. We even have social media to share our immediate opinions...
I was determined that this was going to be the summer that my daughter mastered riding her bicycle.
Although she got a really nice...
My son was diagnosed with autism.
He was diagnosed the day before his third birthday and with that diagnosis, joined the ranks of millions of...
Last year I had the chance to go to a conference in Florida. By myself. With no children.
Wandering through the airport, I was able...
Let me preface this post by saying I have never been overly excited about hitting the bars.
In college, when you're expected to live for...
Kids are mysteries, aren't they?
The following are 10 questions I wish I could ask my two:
1. Why do you hand me the chewed up...
I promise to tell you the truth about yelling at your kids. But first, in the spirit of going back to school, let’s all...


















