Something crazy happened at the Denver airport over the weekend: two young girls were barred from boarding a United Airlines plane. Not because they were potential terrorists. But because they were wearing leggings. With major television networks and newspapers weighing in, this incident became news across our nation. As, in some ways, it should be. Or not. The … [Read more...] about Something Crazy Happened at the Denver Airport Over The Weekend
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Kids and Body Odor: If You Smell Something, Say Something?
As moms we know that sometimes parenthood is no bed of roses. We’ve all had our share of less than fragrant close encounters, from dirty diapers and baby vomit to being stuck in a conversation with someone at the PTA breakfast whose breath smells like they were a little too generous with the onion cream cheese from the bagel platter. At least these situations are usually … [Read more...] about Kids and Body Odor: If You Smell Something, Say Something?
Brooke Burke: Making Something Out Of Nothing
I had a crazy manic mommy day last week, but one of the highlights in all the chaos was chaperoning my daughter's class field trip. A yellow school bus, headed downtown with 40 first-graders and lunch in a Ziploc baggy, woohoo! These experiences are so meaningful to my Rain and eye-opening for me. We went to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles to study habitats. The … [Read more...] about Brooke Burke: Making Something Out Of Nothing
“Mom, Can I Tell You Something?”
I hear this question a lot from my oldest son, who is kindergarten. He’s been saying it for about a year now. I have tried to recall where he got it from and I’m not sure, potentially from his old daycare but who knows. It’s a bit of a wild card question coming from him. I never know what he’s going to ask but every time he asks it, I usually say, “Yes, you can tell me … [Read more...] about “Mom, Can I Tell You Something?”
Something Beyond Motherhood
There is no validation in motherhood alone. Validation is a big part of who we are as human beings, but it is not something we should be actively seeking as mothers. Yes, you can feel joy when you see your child do something you taught him. You can be relieved he looked both ways before crossing the street and has a sense of keeping safe or be proud when you watch him walk … [Read more...] about Something Beyond Motherhood