We have a female-dominated household; my husband is the only dude among us. And, if I do say so myself, each one of our three daughters is a…
The battle cry of children breaking free from the shackles of organized education: School’s. Out. For. Summer. I, for one, am ecstatic about the school year coming to an…
Summer is one big punch in the lady balls for many of us moms. The shock of having kids back in the house full fucking time is no…
During a conversation with some friends I started thinking about how my views on child-rearing have changed since having children of my own. Despite my best efforts, I…
If you ask me, there are just a handful of things that are “better” done outside. S’mores. Water balloon fights. Running. Picnics. If I spent 10 years adding…
So many things are celebrated now that weren’t really a big deal when I was a kid. Grade 8 graduation involved a new dress, but it was cotton. …
Somewhere in the midst of the school runs and packed lunches, I stopped taking care of myself. I’d ask you to raise your hand if you are also…
I ran away from home the other day. No, I didn’t leave with my coloring books and a Barbie. I went in my car, with my purse, the…
I get it, controlling white men want to make sure their legislation hogtying women goes to the Supreme Court. They made abortion a crime for anybody who provides…
I can never forget the day our doctor told us that my daughter has cerebral palsy. I, along with my husband, was planning a trip to the hills…