I've posted on this topic before, but since KellyMom.com is a "recommended" source I keep encountering, I feel the need to regularly address the topic. When moms look for advice (online, specifically), other mothers pass KellyMom on as a valid, reputable resource. But the fact is, KellyMom is anything but a trusted source of information. Why? Before you unfairly judge me as a … [Read more...] about KellyMom: Making Moms Feel Bad About Themselves Since 1996
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How to Keep Your Children Away From Television and Mobile Devices
When it comes to parenting, the question of the era is a humble one: how do we keep our children away from digital screens? I, for one, am already guilty of exposing my (nearly) 3 month old son to television. After a few days of nonstop crying, I found out that Katy Perry the Movie: Part of Me worked like a magic charm - a few beats of her songs, a blue wig, and some … [Read more...] about How to Keep Your Children Away From Television and Mobile Devices
10 Ways You Know You’re a Total “Mom”
1. Your friends invite you out, and instead of thinking "YAY! Girls night!" you start doing a cost-benefit analysis that looks something like this: Time getting ready + X hours of enjoyment ÷ drinks consumed = not enough fun to make the hangover worth it. 2. Photos of people without children having "fun" don't make you jealous; they make you tired. 3. Before you put … [Read more...] about 10 Ways You Know You’re a Total “Mom”
The Dreaded “What’s For Dinner” Question
Oh, the dreaded "what's for dinner" question - as asked by me, not my husband. You see, I haven't been to the grocery store lately, and I really don't want to go tonight. Doing the dishes is also something I do not want to do tonight. But I'm hungry. And takeout is not an option. Because I'm trying to look fabulous, not frumpy. Mmkay? So, in procrastination of food … [Read more...] about The Dreaded “What’s For Dinner” Question
Parenting Hack: How to Warm a Bottle and Get Your Caffeine Fix at the Same Time
As parents of tiny humans, we all know how difficult it is to get the day started. It's especially hard when you have a little person with an attitude like this: I mean, how exactly am I supposed to get ANYTHING done when something so cute and so sassy demands my attention? Well, it's a challenge. But there are things that need to be done. Like eating. Cleaning. Crying. … [Read more...] about Parenting Hack: How to Warm a Bottle and Get Your Caffeine Fix at the Same Time