Last week I read this article about why parents of the 70s and 80s did a better job than we are currently doing with our own children. The basic point was that parenting was a bit simpler and they did not seem so afraid that we would die/disappear/stop loving them if they made us mad. … Continue reading Best Mom Tip #153: Party like it’s 1979
Category: birthdays
Best Mom Tip #148: Sing happy birthday anyway
The President and I share a birthday. His 50th is front page news for some reason. My 35th is mostly remarked upon by my mother and Facebook. (BTW, thanks for the Facebook wishes, guys.) It's not that I don't feel lucky and loved in my life, but I do start to feel like I may … Continue reading Best Mom Tip #148: Sing happy birthday anyway
Best Mom Tip #122: You know what? Screw #121–keep your head down
After my post yesterday I had one of the most embarrassing trips out in public with my children ever. Then there was a family birthday dinner, a tornado, and overstimulated children to get to sleep so I didn't get to post again until today. So picture me in the Barnes and Noble looking for a … Continue reading Best Mom Tip #122: You know what? Screw #121–keep your head down