When you hear someone is pre-planning a civil war in 2019.
How I Answer the Question of Why I Don’t Have a Rescue Dog
Never assume you know who meet at a dog park.
Never assume you know who meet at a dog park.
I May Not Be Your Hero, But I’m Everything To Her
Adopting from foster care.
Adopting from foster care.
24/7 Access to Wi-Fi Isn’t an Option in This Family
Here's why you should make a conscious choice in yours.
Here’s why you should make a conscious choice in yours.
I Know Parenting Is Hard, But Why Do Some Guys Treat It Like A Chore?
Didn't you know the responsibility attached to creating a human?
Didn’t you know the responsibility attached to creating a human?
The Burden of Becoming a Woman
These unacknowledged rules need to go.
These unacknowledged rules need to go.
Writing In High Heels And Living To Tell About It
31 days of writing for the Good Men Project.
31 days of writing for the Good Men Project.
New Year, Same You!
Why do we not succeed, even with the best intentions?
Why do we not succeed, even with the best intentions?
Nothing Says ‘Happy Holidays!’ Like Hunting a Serial Killer
Heck yes, I will hunt a serial killer!
Heck yes, I will hunt a serial killer!
“I Suck At….” — All Teenagers, As Their Self-Esteem Hits Rock Bottom
Self-deprecating teenagers and how to stop them.
Self-deprecating teenagers and how to stop them.
Two People and Depression, All in One Marriage
Bad ideas to avoid, and good ideas if you want to stay married.
Bad ideas to avoid, and good ideas if you want to stay married.
The Christmas That Almost Didn’t Happen
Just because it's a holiday doesn't mean you reward kids for bad behaviour.
My husband and I have postponed Christmas this year and I’m feeling really good about it. Gifts are temporary after all. But life lessons learned the hard way should last forever. I heard plenty of “oh nos…” or “you can’t have Christmas without gifts” and “that’s not fair.” People are very concerned if you’re not showering…
I Love You. And I’m Sorry.
Depression hurts.
Depression hurts.
Moms and Dads Of Teens Need Some Kind Of Reward
Or at the very least, a high five from the neighbors.
Or at the very least, a high five from the neighbors.
Don’t Hope Your Child Will Have Great Memories
Make memories with them instead. Childhood memories don't just make themselves.
Make memories with them instead. Childhood memories don’t just make themselves.
When The In-Laws Are In Your Way
Hello! It's me, the mean mommy.
Hello! It’s me, the mean mommy.