Ever heard the words ‘I hate you’ from one of your kids? How about ‘Avada Kedavra,’ the killing curse from J. K. Rowling’s legendary world of Harry Potter? One mom tweeted to Rowling today saying “My son’s using ‘Avada Kedavra’ on me instead of saying ‘I hate you.’ Makes me wish there were more … [Read more...]
Raising An Eight-Year-Old Boy With A Smile
My kid keeps me in stitches. I have never laughed so hard in my entire life as I have since I became a mom. This is why they are so awesome. Eight-year-olds are like sponges for information. Sometimes you need someone around who will give you a billion random facts about bamboo sharks but who … [Read more...]
Parenting Advice From An Unexpected Source: Kim Kardashian
It is not often that we feel like we can relate to celebrities and it is even more rare to feel like you can related to Kim Kardashian. She recently spoke with Romy and the Bunnies about the joys (and struggles) of being a working mom. And while she may have a staff of nannies, chefs and maids to … [Read more...]
Sleeping with a kickboxer
Did that just evoke visions of a glistening hard bodied man throwing you down passionately between the sheets? It would for me except that the kick boxer in my bed is a two year old with the kick of a martial arts master. It used to be a little baby kick, cute little … [Read more...]
My Work Here is Done?
By: Cayla from Running, Recipes, and ReadingTwo weeks ago I got this email from B's teacher telling me that he had a not-so-good day at school and may be upset when he gets home. Upon reading it, I got that feeling in my stomach that is a nauseating combination of worry, frustration, and … [Read more...]
The forgotten child: My not-so-squeaky wheel
By: Cayla from Running, Recipes, and ReadingTonight I took my daughter, M, to Costco and bought her board shorts, a scrapbooking kit, and a few more things she really doesn't need. Why? Because that one hour we spent together at Costco is probably the most quality time I'm going to get … [Read more...]
Words Of Wisdom for a New Mom
By Sarah Newcomb While I was pregnant with my son, I knew exactly how I was going to raise my baby, what he would be like, and how perfect I would be at everything. Then I had my baby boy...and everything I thought I knew went flying out the window. I was left with a little person who was nothing … [Read more...]
Oh, Btw, Now I’m a Parenting Expert
I had to share this with you. Today I got a call from a newspaper asking for my perspective on a current issue related to children. They wanted a quote from me as, get this, "a parenting expert". Wtf?! I just about choked. Me? An expert on parenting? Um, no. No. No. And a big fat NO. So, I laughed … [Read more...]
Classroom Secrets: “Pack it Light, Wear it Right”
Every September parents remind their children about the potential risks of traffic and talking to strangers to and from school. However, this year I would invite you to add one more potential danger to the list—protecting your child from an old but silent predator …the backpack! "Every year … [Read more...]
Empowering Parenting: Sleep
How many of you moms find that you are sleeping more nights with your kid than with your partner or that you’re experiencing interrupted sleeps due to your kid creeping into bed with you because they’re crying or scared in the middle of the night? Or how many of you moms have to lie endlessly … [Read more...]