Category: Kids
Less Than Stellar Mom Moments
Have you ever had one of those less than stellar mommy moments? You know, the one when you blurt something out that you instantly think "crap, I can't believe I just said that!" For instance, there was the time I was driving and the kids were in the backseat bickering, arguing and complaining about each other.…
Don’t Stand for Bullying
High school can be one of the most trying times for young adults. It is an age full of insecurities and cliques, with people just trying to fit in, and trying to figure out who they are. It is also, unfortunately, an age when people can be extraordinarily mean. I get sick to my stomach when I hear about bullying and beatings and harassments that have been going on in schools. Some of the stories are absolutely horrifying. Obviously, bullying is nothing new, but the severity of the attacks seems to be on a whole other level. As a parent of young kids, I am worried about what is in store for them when they get to that age.
What Your Toddler Really Thinks Those Songs Mean…
This is a guest post by Toni Hammer. Check out her hilarious blog at Is It Bedtime Yet? Toddlers are frustrating little boys and girls. They’re smart enough to memorize the lyrics to popular songs, but not smart enough to know they shouldn’t be singing those lyrics out loud in front of people. No one…
Why Worrying Doesn’t Equal Good Parenting
I recently shared my list of what I worried about too much as a parent that turned out to be utterly irrelevant. Stuff like my excessive yelling and lack of patience when my three kids acted up in public. Now it’s time to share what, in hindsight, are the big things I did right. Just…
My Boss is a Tyrant
My boss is exceptionally demanding. There is no wavering on any decision, no matter how logically I argue my point. When my boss wants something she wants it. In addition to the countless projects that have been implemented, the research and reading that have been conducted and the numerous “meetings” I have been in this…