Imagine you’re a fairy godmother with a magic wand that can bestow one—and only one—gift on your child. What gift would you give?
- Success in life
- Great health
- A fantastic education
- Emotional intelligence
Living and Loving with Kids Attached
Parenthood
A High BMI Doesn’t Make You Fat: The Medical Scam Affecting Millions
Have you been told by your doctor that your BMI is too high?
Or maybe the criticism is coming from your health insurance, or that health tracker you just started to use.
Even though you know you could stand to lose a little weight [Read more…] about A High BMI Doesn’t Make You Fat: The Medical Scam Affecting Millions
How I Taught My 7-Year-Old Daughter about Consent
If you’ve ever tried to have a conversation with a teenager about anything having to do with bodies…
Like hygiene. Menstruation. Or (god forbid) sex…
You know the feeling of screaming into a black hole while the cosmos swallows your last breath. 😉 [Read more…] about How I Taught My 7-Year-Old Daughter about Consent
Lisa Zarcone Breaks the Silence on Child Abuse
No one knows what happened to you as a child like you do.
Our childhoods are intensely private. Much of what happened to us took place behind closed doors. Even our own family members don’t know everything that happened to us. [Read more…] about Lisa Zarcone Breaks the Silence on Child Abuse
How Do You Make Your Kids Feel Special But Not Narcissistic?
Every night before going to sleep, my daughter and I snuggle in bed and talk. She tells me what’s on her mind, what’s worrying her, what she really wants Santa to bring her for Christmas.
One night not long ago, I was telling her about the American women’s soccer team [Read more…] about How Do You Make Your Kids Feel Special But Not Narcissistic?
Finding Your Way When a Miscarriage Changes Everything with V. Lakshmi
Everyone knows what to do when a couple loses their baby. They bring comfort, food, and support. They attend the funeral. They grieve together.
But what if a couple loses their unborn child because of a miscarriage? [Read more…] about Finding Your Way When a Miscarriage Changes Everything with V. Lakshmi
My Brain Fog Battle: 4 Steps to a Sharper Mind at Middle Age
I was brandishing a pair of fingernail clippers as my daughter ran out of the bathroom screaming. She didn’t want her fingernails trimmed.
“Come back!” I called. “You know it’s got to be done, so let’s get it over with.” [Read more…] about My Brain Fog Battle: 4 Steps to a Sharper Mind at Middle Age
Why Don’t Some Men Date Single Moms? The Short Answer
No matter what you’re like…
Whether you’re a brunette or a blonde, curvy or slim, outgoing or shy, Anglo or Latina, born-again or Jewish…
There will be a large and vocal group of men who will NEVER date a woman like you. [Read more…] about Why Don’t Some Men Date Single Moms? The Short Answer
Now You’re a Single Mom: 5 Stages from Grief to Acceptance
I’m terrified.
My daughter is coming down with the flu. She’s already taken one day off school. I can’t take any more time off. I’m a single mom; I’ve got bills to pay.
I try to get some work done but [Read more…] about Now You’re a Single Mom: 5 Stages from Grief to Acceptance
Why I Still Believe in Unicorns—And You Should, Too
Unicorns have gone downhill.
They’re all rainbow sparkly now. Silly. You can even buy unicorn poo.
Little girls still love unicorns. My daughter has more than half a dozen. They’re purple, green, pink, rainbow. [Read more…] about Why I Still Believe in Unicorns—And You Should, Too
