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All Boy

post from If Evolution Works I grew up among girls. My dad being the only person of the male gender in our household. Even my pets were all females. When my son was born I remember thinking “What on earth am I supposed …
The Parenting Pledge

image source I am asking all of my friends who happen to be parents, or who will soon be parents, or even those of you who will be parents sometime in the hazy future to take this pledge with me: "We, the parents, ple…
"You Have to be Perfect!"

image source A+ students, top achievers, over workers, extra credit, top in sports, NUMBER 1! A lot of kids are told or pushed to be perfect in everything they do these days thus; making perfectionists. How many of…
"Children, it's okay to fail."

This morning over coffee I was telling my husband that I think people need to hear at a very young age that it's okay to fail. Of course it needs to be followed with coaxing to try and put forth their best effort in al…
A letter for all mothers

Dear Mothers,I first want to tell you all I GET IT! I get that you’re busy, you’re providers, and you multitask! You’re all very awesome & I commend you for it. I’m not writing this to make you feel bad or to scare …
Eight Going on Eighteen: When can you stop parenting?

image source I recently had a parent of an eight year old tell me that said eight year old does not need to be “supervised while outside, knows the difference between right and wrong, and knows what they should and sh…
Just wait until you have kids

My little girl just turned 3 months old today and already I have perfected my nod and smile to strangers who love to give me advice on how to raise my child. I realize that some people just say things to make small tal…
Parents, Protect Your Daughters

image source I am writing this post because as of late I have been reminded of the horrors that my childhood brought. I am seeing more and more teenage girls and pre-teen girls getting themselves into dangerous situat…
Tattoos for Tots? Microchips may be next.

In a society where latch key kids are as common as 7-year olds with cell phones it is not surprising to find a thriving product market for "safety-conscious" parents. Who has not seen supposedly sophisticated parents wal…
Blame Your Parents for Future Dating Anxiety?

image source I'm talking to a friend about her situation with a commitment-phobe boyfriend. All of a sudden, I remember this interesting theory, after hearing Chris Rock's comedy: any relationship or thoughts on your b…