“Mommy, my friend at school said that the president is sending all Hispanic people back to their countries. Is it because he does not like my daddy? Does daddy not give money to all the bills?” The questions never end. That’s my seven year old. Some of these questions hit me harder than others. For example, my eleven-year-old asked me the other day if his father was going to get sent back to Central America, and how he hoped not because then he will not be able to see him again, and how will we be able to stay a […]
Why Saying ‘I Don’t Know How You Do It’ Is Not a Compliment
“I don’t know how you do it,” she said in her sweet voice and empathetic eyes. While it’s intended to […]
You’ve Chosen to Hire a Nanny, What Now?
The time has come: you’ll soon be ready to head back to work after leave, but you need to figure […]
The Best Parts of Mom Groups (GIF)
Facebook mom groups. We love them, we love to make fun of them, we couldn’t live without them. They are […]
Asking for Help – The Terrifying Freedom of the Human Exchange
I breathed a giant, audible sigh of frustration. The dishwasher had, yet again, failed its single life purpose (You have […]
15 Make Ahead Breakfasts
Now that school is in swing, morning crunch time has never felt more real. The time we do have we […]
Six Technology-Free Ideas for Quality Time
Converging without conversation due to the ever-presence of technology is not acceptable for families who wish to connect with one […]
True Confessions of a Christian Teen Mom
Once upon a time I was a teen mom. I’m no longer a teen, but I’m still a mom, one […]
The Worries of (My Kids) Starting Kindergarten
Holy shit, my kids are starting kindergarten. I knew it would come, and there was nothing I could do to […]
Harry Potter Magic: A Memory
I remember falling in love with a boy who wore glasses. I do. I remember where I was and when […]
10 Creative Backyard Activities for Kids
Are your kids driving you crazy? Counting down the days until summer’s back in session! You’re not the only one, […]
