Bonus Material! The Nostalgia of Children's TV Theme Songs
Mon Apr 08 2019
In the weeks leading up to Mama, Mama, Only Mama's release, I am going to share some of my beloved chapters that didn't make the final book. Here's the first. Read more »
On Dog Noses and Carrying Straps and Other Things Elderly Dog Related
Wed Apr 03 2019
We are most decidedly in the old and pathetically cute stage of dog ownership. The some assistance required but still living a relatively pain-free life stage. View at medium »
Tiny Pants' First Birthday
Wed Mar 13 2019
Ten years ago I was a newly-single mama who needed to somehow pull off a 1st Birthday party. Luckily I had friends to help. Read more »
The Best Thing I Did For My Mental Health Was Relax My Cleaning Standards. A Lot.
Fri Mar 08 2019
thought I was being wise by installing carpeting that matched the dog. Then my baby started crawling, and vacuuming became important. Really important. I was in over my head. View at modernparentsmessykids »
Valentine’s Day Survival Guide
Thu Feb 14 2019
Some tips for surviving Valentine’s Day when you are alone or in a less-than-ideal relationship. View at medium »
Tiaras Are Wasted on the Young
Wed Feb 06 2019
I don’t want to be a bride. I just want to wear a tiara. Read more »
The Ripple Effect of the Shutdown on Single Parents
Fri Jan 25 2019
How many of the 800,000 federal workers are divorced and have children? View at medium »
Update on MAMA, MAMA, ONLY MAMA
Sat Jan 19 2019
All the news that's fit to print and should probably be sent in a newsletter sooner or later. Read more »
Stay at Home Parents Deserve Our Own Sticker Charts
Thu Jan 17 2019
As a Stay At Home Mother, I did the same tasks over and over and never felt as if I accomplished much of anything. View at modernparentsmessykids »
The Ultimate Guide on How to Fly with Toddlers When They Outnumber You
Sun Dec 23 2018
Remember, it’s just one day. It does not define your parenthood. View at modernparentsmessykids »
My Biggest Birthday Party Success Was Also My Biggest Failure
Fri Nov 30 2018
This was going to be the best birthday ever. Turns out, one should never even think those words. View at modernparentsmessykids »
Irreverent Instructions for Making Bird Seed Ornaments
Fri Nov 16 2018
As a parent, I both love and loathe doing crafts with my children. I want them to make stuff. I just don’t have anywhere left to put the stuff they make, and my kids don’t want to get rid of anything, ever. This conundrum was solved with the Birdseed Ornament we made with our moms year after year. Read more »