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Motherhood, And All The Ways I Plan On Failing

December 1, 2018 by Erin Pepler 882 Comments

So much of parenting is about teaching our kids, whether directly or indirectly. It’s something you’re never NOT doing, and we all have wins and fails. There are the big things—respect, safety, responsibility, gratitude, kindness—and then the little things, like teaching them how to make a bed or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Issues Tagged With: big things, children, fail, failings, learning, motherhood, small things, support, teach, teaching, win

Mobile Manners: 7 Cell Phone Boundaries Every Home Needs

December 8, 2017 by UrbanMoms 26 Comments

Sometimes it feels like mobile technology is taking over a big part of our lives and the lives of our children. Cell phones and tablets are never far from our teenagers’ reach and, truth be told, from our own hands. As parents, it is our responsibility to ensure that our kids develop healthy and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting, Parenting Issues, Technology, Tweens & Teens Tagged With: bell mobility, cellphone etiquette, family plans, family time, homework, mobile manners, parental controls, school, share plans

Dear Dads (And Future Boyfriends), You Don’t Own Your Daughter’s Body

July 5, 2017 by Heather Jones 13 Comments

“Don’t mess with her,” reads the caption. In the picture, a delicate baby girl sleeps, with older brothers of varying ages surrounding her, putting on their toughest faces. Adorable, right? Well, it is, until you really ponder it. I know what you’re thinking. “It’s just a cute photo, do we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Issues Tagged With: autonomy, daughter, empowering, over protective, sexism

Kendall Jenner’s Nipples Ruined My Day

April 24, 2017 by Jennifer Millard Leave a Comment

Teenage girls, huddle up. I was just about to take a nap and watch some Netflix but now I have to drop everything and launch this Public Service Announcement because you’re about to come under the influence of an insidious force (two of them actually). They might appear innocent, perky even, but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting, Parenting Issues Tagged With: body issues, kendall jenner, nipples, plastic surgery, self-worth, teen girls

“You’re Not My Mom”: Handling My First Bump In The Stepmom-Road

February 7, 2017 by Jamie Scrimgeour 2 Comments

Since day one, my relationship with my stepchildren has been pretty harmonious. Some would say, abnormally so. When my husband introduced me to his kids, when we made the decision to move in together, when we got married, and even when we had a baby of our own, we didn’t experience any of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting, Parenting Issues Tagged With: Attitude, blended family, disrepect, divorce, stepkids, stepmom, stepparenting, Teen, tween

Ten Politically Incorrect Parenting Tips From Reddit Users

January 17, 2017 by Mubina Visram 2 Comments

Interesting advice from Reddit Parenting users that parenting experts won’t give you. Disclaimer: UrbanMoms does not endorse the views expressed by Reddit users, and is simply sharing comments with readers. Reddit Parenting users came up with some interesting and unconventional parenting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting, Parenting Issues Tagged With: children, children's tantrums, kids, parenting, politically incorrect parenting tips, reddit, reddit parenting

I Am Never Going To Be The Mother Who Volunteers For School Field Trips

January 5, 2017 by Scarlett Ballantyne 4 Comments

When I was working full-time, like many mothers, I felt very guilty for not being able to attend my kids' field trips or other school functions. I couldn't wait to get more flexibility in my work so that I could be that mom that helped with the PAC meetings or at school fairs. And when I started … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting, Parenting Issues Tagged With: career, family, Field Trips, helping out, kids, school, volunteering

One Step Forward, Three Steps Back: Is It Impossible To Do What’s ‘Right’ For Our Kids?

October 14, 2016 by Erin Silver Leave a Comment

Confession: I'm not a perfect mom. In fact, sometimes it feels like there's a lot I have yet to learn. Take, for instance, my oldest son. He's in Grade 2 and his printing is messy. An occupational therapist met with him for an assessment and then called me in to meet her. Apparently, I haven't been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting, Parenting Issues Tagged With: kids, learning, lessons, occupational therapy, parenting, right, scissors, wellbeing

Don’t Let Head Lice Bug You This Back-To-School Season

September 7, 2016 by UrbanMoms Leave a Comment

It happens to the best of us, no matter how hard we try to avoid it. For many, even the sheer mention of it makes us feel itchy, icky and sends shivers up our spines. No, we’re not talking about Back-to-School. Two words: Head Lice. Yuk. The moment your son or daughter starts scratching, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting, Parenting Issues Tagged With: 10-minute, back-to-school, Head Lice, Resultz, treatment

My Working Mom FOMO

August 3, 2016 by Alison Tedford Leave a Comment

I went back to work when my son was eleven months old and have been working full-time ever since. I believe in what I do to support my family and I don't resent my need to provide. Unfortunately, some days in making sure I'm covering everything, I feel I'm missing out on everything else. More … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Issues Tagged With: FOMO, kids, missing out, parenting, son, working, working mom

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