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How Do You Criticize Your Kids?

My mum has always had a way with words. When she sees something she doesn't like she insults it and forces her opinion on you as well as unpicks any reason you have as to why you did it that way. Before her insults kill…
Seven Types of Mean Moms

Call me naive, blind, whatever. I mean, I know it's not always hugs, coffee talks, and sisterhood. But the tacky behavior and hatred between some mothers is cruel, scary, and unnecessary. Ever since I've gotten pregnant…
Would You Disown Your Child For Being Gay?

There are many stories out there about parents and how they handled the news that their child was gay. This is my story. Twelve years ago, I met my significant other, Danny, and fell in love. Now, I was fifty years ol…
Choose Your Battles (When You Can't Choose Your Kid's Outfits Anymore.)

My five year-old little girl does NOT want my help to dress herself anymore. I mean like, none. Any suggestions I tactfully make to her, trying to steer her in any coordinated combo decision are starkly refuted with an…
Ten Things That SUCK About Getting Older. (Seriously. WTF.)

Hair. On my face. When did the cute little blonde hairs that used to glisten on my face in the light turn into FUR? It was just summer of ’09 and you would only notice it if I was perspiring a little. But now, ev…
Attachment Parenting - Let's Be Honest

Let's be honest: Parenting is really tough! Not all the time. Sometimes it comes easily. For example, cleaning up after him, changing diapers, all the typical routine stuff comes easily. Loving him comes easily. What do…
Bringing Up Bebe

I'm very interested in parenting books because it's my one job these days and I need to excel in it. I heard about the book "Bringing Up Bebe" while still in California. I didn't hear a review on it, but it intrigued…
Tyrant or Saint?

Potential. One of the joys of having children is that when you look at them, you see unlimited potential. President. Astronaut. NFL starting quarterback. (More often than not, these tend to be similar to the pipe dream…
Yeah, I'm one of those moms...

This Spring, Jeston and I spent a hefty load of cash fixing Emma and Ellie's teeth. Emma has 2 spacers, 2 crowns, and had 2 teeth pulled. Ellie has crowns on all of her top teeth except one in the back and a crown on o…
Just Say YES!

Maybe I'm a slow learner and most moms have learned this already but it's a revelation for me... My relationship between my kids and I has progressively become more of a fight as they've headed into their 3's and 4's.…