I call BS on anyone who asserts that we must abandon our personhood for motherhood. They can and should coexist.
Parenting Hidden Talents
I'm pretty sure every parent has them.
The Importance of Aunties
My niece asked me what aunts are supposed to do. I came up with this post to answer that big question.
That September Feeling (In August)
Seasonal shifts.
Are The Two’s Really So ‘Terrible’? (Yes, But Not What I Expected)
Short answer: yes and no. I get it now. Terrible twos isn't a moniker in judgement, it's a descriptor of experience.
Babies & Work Part I : A Mother’s Career
The choice to start or expand a family will, without question, have the largest impact on the mother's career.
Being a Mom is Hard: A Quick and Ranty Update
Being a mom is really hard sometimes and I feel like it's important to say it in these times when it is and feels especially true.
Sometimes, I Just Want To High-Five All The Parents
There really isn’t a great, non-awkward way of telling a stranger you see kicking ass at being a parent that they are kicking ass at being a parent.
Coffee Shop Bound : The Incredible Journey
I rely on coffee the way I rely on my car, my shower, my refrigerator: to make my life infinitely easier and functional.
Cry It Out
Then I got a piece of advice I carry with me to this day from the most trusted of sources: Tyra Banks in cycle 5 of America's Next Top Model.