“Helicopter parenting. Don’t be a helicopter parent.” Through the years, I’ve heard the phrase and the disdain that comes with it as other parents judge your completely “everything-must-be-perfect-for-my-baby” style of parenting. But I didn’t quite know what it really entailed until recently. I was at a playdate with three good friends of mine, each of …
Snow Day Survival: 10 (non-destructive) Indoor Activities
A snow day? If you’re anywhere in the Northeast US right now, then YES! Some snow days are perfect for going outside to make snowmen, go sledding, catch snowflakes on your tongue. But if you’re having the kind of snow day with brutal wind and poor visibility keeping you and the kids indoors — in …
My Mother’s Love
A dear friend of mine recently lost his mom to the cruel disease, dementia. In his memorial speech, he stated some powerful, emotional words, sharing what he has learned about love in the past few years. To be the best (father, husband, friend . . .) he could be, he should “love others as my …
Good night, Butt Cheek: 10 unexpected & giggle-worthy uses of the term
I was a language major in college, and my friends know I’m pretty nerdy about grammar. Now I’m a mom to three boys, well aware that so many things in parenting are enlightening . . . including the amazing and prominent role “butt cheek” has in the English vocabulary. Well, at least in my house …
The order of the world world, according to my boys
Zombies are popular these days. I’m pretty sure I never knew anything about them when I was a kid. But, according to my boys, they inhabited this Earth even before dinosaurs. I have so much to learn. 🙂 #mobtruths #boymom #parenting #evolution #raisingboys Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above …
A day at the mall playscape
There is a lot of racial bias in our country still. But there shouldn’t be. We should teach our children — and learn from them as well — to judge people on character, not appearance, not color. This day at the playscape was a precious example of people having pure fun and uniting in a common experience. As it should be.
M.O.B. Confession: My sons aren’t sporty
I have three sons, and they’re not particularly sporty. And that’s OK. There. I said it. When I had just two sons, I often heard “Wow, you’re the perfect family of four – a golf foursome!” And when I had my third son, so many new comments flooded in, like “Wow, a soccer team!” Or, …
12 Simple Acts of Kindness
A little kindness goes a long way, I think. I try to model it whenever I can — not just consciously, but because it’s how I’m wired to act — buying a hot cup of chicken soup for a homeless man, supporting a local family in a time of need, donating to charities, smiling at …
Easy Holiday Craft (maybe the easiest!)
Have you ever had just 15 minutes you need to pass with your kids, and you desperately need a quick activity to fit into that time? Here’s a quick and easy, yet sparkly and festive, easy holiday craft you can do with even the rowdiest of boys. Holiday Hanging Ribbons: What you need: Sticky bows …
Lessons in Motherhood: Marketing Me as Mom
Lessons in motherhood come often. I’m constantly discovering things about motherhood that I never knew to expect. Like my latest revelation that motherhood can be a lot like marketing. Every day, I’m marketing me as mom. Those of you who know me outside of this website know that I have a career in marketing, so …
