Mamalode: Play With Me, Mommy!

I am so excited to be featured on Mamalode today with a piece called, “Play With Me, Mommy!” If you haven’t read Mamalode yet, I highly recommend it. They are a fantastic online parenting magazine with a different theme each month. August’s...

Helping Our Kids Cope with Disappointment

My six year old ran past my bedroom, slammed her own door shut, and began loudly sobbing. I sighed. Though I suspected her outburst had something to do with the elaborate days-of-the-week-themed chart for family fun she had just created (Think: Monday Fun Day, Friday...

Maybe Mommy Isn’t So Mean After All

My six year old daughter Izzy and her friend were playing at our house after dinner last night. Izzy ran up to me and asked if they could have a snack. I will admit, I am kind of strict about not having snacks after dinner, unless it is a special occasion. We’ve found...

Why I Was Drinking Wine at Noon Today

It was a Saturday afternoon. I had just settled my toddler into her high chair with her lunch, and figured I had about 12 minutes to wolf down the soup I had just reheated. I was about to ask my six year old what she wanted for lunch, when she breezed by me and said,...

The Parade Charade

“Hello, I’m Jessica!” my six year old announced brightly, appearing at my side. I glanced up from the computer dubiously, where I was frantically trying to wrap up some online bill pay. “You and your husband are here at our hotel for vacation...
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