Tag: parenting style

“Mom knows best.” We’ve all heard it, some have set up camp on the phrase, and others roll their eyes at the saying. But...

This is me, at the base of a mountain looking into shame and seeing how it affects my parenting. I see kids who have...

...there are a few HARD NOs that I decided long before I dated, got married and had children that actually stuck. My stance never waivered on certain deal breakers and absolutes. These rules are 110% true today with two kids as they were before I even gave birth.

I watched my friend’s profile as she spoke. The subtle way she bowed her head. Her nearly translucent eyelashes blinking away the afternoon sunlight....

There are deep, valuable lessons at each stage of life despite seemingly menial tasks that should just be grasped onto. Still, I find myself...

“I’m the good mom.” “No, I’m the good mom.” “Take it back!” “Never! You’ll never be as good as me!!!” Imagine two moms duking it out over their...

I’ve always thought I was the generous sort. I lent out clothes in college, a cell phone in my 20s and I suffered through...

It’s no secret that we spend time and energy on this blog catering to women. It’s a no-brainer really, since our target audience (and...

I found myself saying ‘no’ a lot; like a whole lot. Why not say YES? If we are being truthful, I downloaded a counter app...