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The Surviving Parent

January 21, 2015 by Sara Leave a Comment

Want to know my current pet peeve? I mean besides the dude that moves me out of my swimming lane every morning? (Yes - I'm talking to you guy in the bad speedo and earplugs!). Parenting labels. PARENTING LABELS! Helicopter; Free-Range; Tiger; Dolphin; Attachment; Cry-it-outs; Co-sleepers; … [Read more...]

Why I’m Thankful For Vomit

January 21, 2015 by Alison Tedford 7 Comments

Being a mom is an awful lot like being a house mother at a frat house, I imagine. Your charges sleep a lot, they watch mindless television and they throw up in the most random locations. My child is in competition with the two cats as to who is the grossest resident. Anyone with a black light and a … [Read more...]

How To Become A Real Life Evil Step Mother

January 16, 2015 by Marianne Litman 1 Comment

And we thought Cinderella and Snow White had it bad. Katrina Simmons is a stay-at-home mother of three who also has three step children who split their time between their home with their father and Simmons and their biological mother’s home. Simmons recently published an extraordinarily long, … [Read more...]

8 Super Simple Ways to Get Healthy With Your Kids

January 16, 2015 by Kait Fowlie Leave a Comment

Written by Kait Fowlie January—the month of fresh starts and health kicks! Too bad it's bleak as hell outside and getting out of bed in the morning is about as inspiring as the morning after New Year’s Eve... So, here’s the deal: getting your healthy resolutions under way isn't about waiting … [Read more...]

Motherhood: It All Comes Out In The Wash

January 14, 2015 by Alison Tedford 7 Comments

Laundry day is that awkward transition point between “I have absolutely nothing to wear” and “Where the heck am I supposed to put all this stuff?” It’s the one day of the week… month… year that hot yoga shorts or bikini bottoms work just fine as underwear because my cats can’t tell the difference … [Read more...]

You Know… I’m An Artist!

January 13, 2015 by Sara 1 Comment

So many people ask how you go about choosing a sperm donor. It's simple really, like shopping for a bathing suit in a catalogue. You scan the pictures and see if one captures your eye. When it does, you stop and read the fine details. If you like what you read, you fold the corner of the page over. … [Read more...]

How Teens Are Using Social Media To Do Good

January 12, 2015 by Sonya 34 Comments

It's pretty common that we here about stories of kids on social media but for the most part we don't often see headlines about kids who are on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram for the good! That's right FOR. THE. GOOD. I was invited to join over 50 students at … [Read more...]

Watch As Parents Talk To Kids About The Birds & Bees

January 8, 2015 by Marianne Litman 2 Comments

It is always a bit of an awkward conversation, when we decide to have “The Talk” with our kids. When a discussion about where babies come from gets going, it can get a bit uncomfortable not just for the kids but also for the parents. The Cut released a video of parents speaking to their kids … [Read more...]

Photographer Captures Life Of Parents In Amazing Series

January 8, 2015 by Marianne Litman 1 Comment

Thanks to Pinterest, Instagram and pro iPhone photographers all over the world, we are often presented with idyllic versions of parenthood that leave us wondering why, oh why, is Junior having a tantrum in the middle of the grocery store? What could we possibly be doing wrong? Enter … [Read more...]

How To Lose Your Mind In 16 Days

January 7, 2015 by Alison Tedford 4 Comments

“Oh school routine, oh school routine, my sanity enhances,” I have never been so freaking excited to fill a backpack in my entire life. I love extra time with my growing son, but I have carefully and painstakingly planned his triumphant return to the classroom. It’s a special day when you’re a mom, … [Read more...]