Parenting
Putting All Our Houses in Order
Tomorrow, the person formerly known as TechSupport (formerly known as Monkey) will be graduating from high school. For about a week, he’s…
BAGGAGE: First Chapter of my Memoir Posted on Patreon
I just posted my first chapter, BAGGAGE, on Patreon. In this piece, I write about early childhood trauma that confused me and made me…
On Thunderstorms & Children: Reflections on a Rainy May
When my son was a wee thing, still wrapped up like a burrito, every time there was a thunderstorm, I carried him outside…
Candle 1 of #Hanukkah Hooplah
Please visit The Culture Mom’s blog and read Holly’s stunning post, “Hanukkah Hoopla Story.” If you’ve ever had a difficult time as a parent, you’ll appreciate Holly’s honesty…
4 #SoWrong Moments by Steve Warner
I stumbled on Steve from Brown Road Chronicles nearly 2 years ago when I saw a funny comment he’d left on someone…
Wanna Watch Me Chat?
Today, I participated in a Google+ Hangout with several other mommy bloggers where we discussed how we help our kids follow their…
Don’t Lick The Minivan: A Review and #Giveaway
When my son was an infant, I knew I was doing everything wrong. I was sure of it. Looking around, I saw…
My Mother Was Hot Stuff
My mom was hot stuff when I was little. She was pretty and had straight teeth. She wore pink hoop earrings and…
When Your Kid Is Smarter Than You Are
Many summers ago, our family went to a local art festival, and while I visited another booth, my son found a turquoise…
Not a Tale for Children
Recently, I had to make a decision about whether or not to call Child Protective Services. The boy involved is a smart…