I Wish We Were All In This Together, But We’re Not
We’re all in this together.” We’ve been hearing this since the pandemic took hold of us. No, I’m not here to complain about the celebrities who say it from the …
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I’m an Introvert and I’m Not Okay
Back in March, when the Shelter in Place mandates were implemented across the country and we were told we needed to avoid public places, wear masks, and stay six feet …
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We Get Along Great, But We’re Boring the Crap Out of Each Other
It’s not me, it’s them. Who’s them? My family! We’re spending a lot of time together thanks to the whole social distancing, global pandemic, nobody-knows-what’s-safe-thing happening in the world, and …
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How Not to Fight with People on the Internet
Years ago, I was chatting with a friend who was in the throes of a very bad day. I remember her telling me “Yeah, I’ve been getting on social media …
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How I Realized I’ve Been Standing in My Grown Children’s Way
The Mysteries Only Mom Can Solve The oldest of my three children just had his last first day of school. Along with the obligatory pictures, I couldn’t help feeling a …
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What is the 2020 College Application Process Going to Look Like?
As a mom of a senior applying to college in 2020, I have been reading every piece of news I can from universities around the globe, how they are handling …
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Outdoor Activities for Older Kids
Getting preteens and teens outside doesn’t have to be like pulling teeth. When you have a plan, a fun set up and perhaps a few of their friends, your older …
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Brighten Someone’s Day From a Distance
Chances are, you’ve had some rough days lately, and it’s likely that your loved ones have too. If you know someone who lost their job, is living alone, is struggling …
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The Delicate Dance of Difficult Teen Conversations: Hard Truths vs. Hurt Confidence
If you’ve been following my articles, you know me by now. I’ll talk about anything. Masturbation. Boobs. Pot. Open relationships. [Looks both ways. Covers mouth. Whispers] Therapy. But I soon …
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Are You a Video Game Widow? Sorry for Our Loss
Dearly beloved, We are gathered here today to mourn the passing of some very special people. They were sons. Fathers. Brothers. Husbands. Whether these fine men died in combat, by …
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How to Move with Pets and Keep Them (and you!) Safe and Serene
Moving is a stressful endeavor. From selling the house, packing, traveling to a new city, starting a new job, it’s all a lot to manage. For our pets, it can …
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Talking to Teens about Politically Polarizing Events
I can’t be the only parent having fascinating conversations with my teenagers right now, as the world changes and history unfolds in front of our eyes. My son, at 16, …
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Running Into My 7th Grade Bully
When I was in seventh grade—or “grade seven” as we called it in Canada—there was a popular girl who used to pick on me. I still don’t know what it …
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Perplexing Pronouns: Making Sense of Modern Language
I’m old-fashioned when it comes to writing. I believe in old school guidelines and resent most of the new-fangled modern grammar “rules” that are being adopted to “reflect our current …
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Father’s Day and Gay Pride: A Perfect Match
I grew up utterly confused by the dad tropes in pop culture. While I saw a parade of dads on TV calling their daughters “princesses” and fretting about the fact …
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