Tag: mothering
Life Hacks for Busy Moms: Controlling the Chaos
In the whirlwind of managing work, family, and personal well-being, busy moms constantly seek ways to strike a balance. Is that even possible?
While there's...
My Decision to Stop at Two Kids
I had two kids within 2.5 years of each other, both boys. I feel like as soon as I got home from the hospital,...
Being A Mom Without a Mom
The relationship between a mother and daughter is unlike any other. There is arguably no one else in the world who knows you so...
You Have to Rescue Yourself. There Is No One Else
Oh, last summer was rough, really rough. It was our second summer in Vermont. We moved here from Alabama during the height of the...
GoPro Parenting: My Personal Parenting Style
I’m a GoPro Parent, and I’m proud of it!
I’m sure you’ve heard of Helicopter Parents. You can spot them at the playground hovering over...
The Honest Truth Is: Sometimes I Need a Break from My...
I once told the story of my separation and divorce, and how, for the several years since then, my kids have gone away with...
“Fun Mom”: For Some Moms, There’s A Lot Hiding Behind the...
The other week I read an incredible blog post from a parent who was outing herself as a “not fun mom.” It was honest,...
My Ultimate Mom Hack: The Beauty of Made Up House Rules
Hi fellow mom... I’m just stopping by to give you a reminder in case you forgot (like I did.) You are the mom, and guess...
I Can’t Believe I Googled That: Parenting with Google
Seriously, what did our parents do without Google? Maybe they used an encyclopedia (“What is that?” My kids say.) Maybe they asked a friend,...
Are You There God? It’s Me, Nicole: Mom to a Tween
Does anyone remember the book, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, by Judy Blume? I do. I remember reading that book from front...
Raising My Biracial Babies While Living in Vermont
Raising kids is tough. Give birth to a child who is biracial or mixed race in Vermont, and things get a little more interesting.
I’ve always been filled with...
Your Child on Pop Music
If you’re like me, one of your pop star heroes died this past year. As much as I enjoyed David Bowie and Prince, it...
Cultural Appropriation at Thanksgiving: My Daughter and Chris Hemsworth
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A few weeks ago, my secret boyfriend, Chris Hemsworth, shared an Instagram photo saying he stands with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe who are...
Cell Phones, Social Media and Our Children’s Self Esteem
In April of 2015, our family dog was hit and killed by a car. Of course, we were devastated. However my 13 year-old stepdaughter,...