After School at My House
The newt is not mine, nor is the child holding it. The shot is blurry because I had to rush before the newt could jump off his hand and onto my freshly mopped kitchen floor and, perhaps, disappear into my soccer bag in the closet. What are afternoons at your house like?
12 Signs You Have Too Much to Do, Mom
Your car has a bigger selection of snacks than your house does. You dumped your child’s birthday present onto the floor so you can use the Winnie the Pooh gift bag for your parents’ anniversary present. You keep telling yourself that your daughter’s pants are Capris, when really, she outgrew them months ago. You know [...]
Why We Should Stop Suspending Preschoolers for Potty Accidents
But here’s the thing: Even potty trained kids have accidents. Punishment doesn’t make kids potty train.
For a Girl: It's Hard to Feel Tough When You're a Swift Cloud
I tried to explain to two eighth grade girls, older sisters of some boys on the soccer team I coach, about the old dark days of girls’ sports.
MOMMASAID VIDEO: MommaSaid's Holidazed
If you feel like poking out the eyes of the “I’ve got four Christmas trees” mom, Jen Singer made this for you.
Back-to-School: Between the Lines
Hope to see you at Back-to-School Night.
(Which was last night….crap.)
The Art of Passion, Minus the Soccer Balls to the Head
I know that I’m actually giving Nick something very special — the gift of passion. I’m providing the right to do what he loves to do, even if it’s something I can’t do myself. Even if I’m just his driver.
