Once upon a time I was a teen mom. I’m no longer a teen, but I’m still a mom, one who is, in the lovely way of things, about to be the mom of a teen. It sort of blows my mind. And I’ve also begun to notice that it really blows the minds of others… The ones who are the most baffled though? Those are the folks that I go to church with. The look of confused speculation and denial that overtakes their faces when they learn this fact always leaves me amused and frustrated. I mean, I get […]
Parenting
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 […]
Dear Parents: Maybe Just Stop Telling Each Other What To Do
I have a bombshell confession. Please, don’t judge me. You’d never expect it just by looking at me, by passing […]
Making Time for Self Care in Motherhood: Whole Body, Whole Mind
We all need goals in our life to keep forging ahead. One of our contributors, Monica, started the Whole Body […]
21 Ways to Make Your Marriage Last 21 Years (or More!)
When my marriage hit the 21 year mark, I was so happy. Here I was, with the man of my […]
No, You Didn’t “Do Your Research”: Here’s Why.
I generally try very hard to avoid “educating” the public online. It’s way too easy easy to come off as […]
An inconclusive list of the things I want for Mother’s Day.
By Trish Harden, Cheryl Malik, and the NoFilter Contributors Team. Hey hubby/kids/individual I mentored like my own damn child, are […]
8 Healthy Easter Treats for Kids
It’s almost Easter, so your kids deserve 400 grams of sugar on your watch! Right? Hellllllll no. If your kids […]
This Is Not Your Fault: Becoming a Mother of a Child with Birth Defects
This is not your fault. May 6, 2016 At our 20 week anatomy ultrasound, Dr. S. told us that Rowan […]
