July 5, 2016
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I rushed through the door of my son’s daycare, carrying his backpack in one arm and him in the other. I had about five minutes to drop him off before running to a meeting with a client. “Young man,” a staff … Continue reading
May 24, 2016
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Some days the parenting deck feels stacked against you. Just when you’re ready to enter the winner’s circle for getting baby to sleep through the night, the game changes. Suddenly your tiny human is walking and talking, testing the limits of childproof locks … Continue reading
November 10, 2015
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Today on Scary Mommy I’m talking tantrums, whining, and all sorts of rude, inconsiderate behavior — from adults. Check out my latest post, “9 Obnoxious Things My Toddler Doesn’t Do (But You Might).” From cell phone abuse to ironic T-shirts, here are all the behaviors that … Continue reading
September 29, 2015
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I’m back on Scary Mommy today, talking about “5 Things People Without Kids Just Don’t Understand”: I love my friends without kids. They’ve shared many special moments with my family, from first birthdays to my toddler’s latest meltdown over his shirt … Continue reading
April 21, 2015
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It was Saturday night and my 6-year-old was bursting with excitement. No, she wasn’t anticipating a wild night of braiding Barbie’s hair and binge-watching Monster High. Something much more dramatic was happening. The babysitter was on her way. Once upon a time, … Continue reading
March 27, 2015
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I’ve hit a bit of a rough patch lately. Yesterday, I was attempting to rush my kids out the door, to pick up the car from the mechanic before they closed. My kindergartner, who had planned on spending the afternoon watching … Continue reading
December 2, 2014
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It’s that time of year again. The pumpkin pie is a distant memory (except to my hips), and new, more pressing thoughts are capturing my family’s imagination. Letters to Santa. Strategically placed mistletoe. The perfect scarf for my first cousin … Continue reading