This post was originally published on Parent.co Toddlers: Who can understand them? The frequent meltdowns, the unexplainable freak-outs, the minute-to-minute mood swings. As I thought about these peculiar creatures one day, I began to wonder what would happen if they were in control of the movie industry. Their popular films might not be so very […]
Will Motherhood Get Lonely Again?
Once upon a time, in the early years of motherhood, I felt myself drowning in isolation. With three kids under four and an introverted personality that wasn’t inclined to go out on friend-seeking missions with children in tow, I turned to the vast playground of the internet to alleviate my loneliness. It was there that I […]
To the Weary Mom of Littles
You’re tired. You’re overwhelmed. You can’t remember the last time you shaved your legs. Or ate an entire meal in one sitting. Or slept through the night. You smell faintly of spit-up, have cracker crumbs on your shirt, and baby poop on your pants. You think slobbery kisses from a one year old and ‘I […]
What New Parents REALLY Need to Know
You’re standing in line at the grocery store in yesterday’s clothes, fussing baby in your arms, hair pulled into a greasy ponytail. The cashier gives you a once-over before commenting, “This is nothing, Honey. Just wait until she’s three!” Even if she’s right, in that moment her words are far from helpful. A mom in […]
The Five Stages of a Toddler Tantrum
Ahh, toddlers. They can go from being the most charming people on Earth to behaving like Satan’s spawn in the blink of an eye. Having gone through the toddler years three times now (well, four times if you count my own toddler years, but those are a bit hazy), I’ve become quite well-versed in the […]
4 Life Lessons You Won’t Learn from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
We were minutes away from the beach when the fog began to roll in. “Uh-oh!” I said to the kids, “It might not be the best day to play in the ocean. I hope the fog doesn’t stick around long.” My three year old piped up from the back seat. “I know what to do! Mickey called […]