Tips for Mom "EDGE" Series

You know how having kids means you end up watching the same movies over and over (and over and over)? Well, if I have to watch Disney and Pixar movies a million times, I’m going to start analyzing them and searching for little details I never noticed as a kid, to keep from going crazy. …

I’m a yeller. I’m that mom at the grocery store yelling at her kids to stop running up and down the aisle. I’m that mom who yells at her kids to quiet down. I’m that mom yelling her kid’s name over and over (and over) from across the public pool, getting continually louder and more …

To my friends who don’t have kids, I have something honest and real that I need to share with you: Sometimes it’s really hard to be your friend because I’m envious of your childfree life. When you get to sleep in on weekends and take 2-hour naps during the day, I envy you. When you …

Based on the glowing reviews and recommendations of, like, every friend I have, I asked for—and received—an Instant Pot for Christmas last year. (Thanks, Mom and Dad!) After just over four months of owning this kitchen gadget, I’d like to invite everyone over for tea, or wine, or water, or hard liquor—whatever, I’m not picky, …

To the mom who is muddling through mental illness: I see you. You are a mother. No matter your background, no matter your current situation, you are a mother who is NOT alone. You cannot do everything by yourself; no one can. There’s cooking, cleaning, finances, job(s), interior decorating, activities big and small, crafts, service, …

Okay, that’s it! I’ve reached my limit with the perfect perceptions mommies put out there. I’m done with the “Keeping up with the Jones’” mentality. I’m going to be real and not give a homemade-organic-cloth-diaper-crap what other moms think of me. I’m starting the laid-back Mom Club and for anyone who wants to join me, …

There seems to be two main types of expecting mothers: the mothers who see that positive test and run to announce it to everyone within the next day, and the mothers who see the positive and keep it between just themselves and their spouse (maybe a close relative or two). Which one are you? Thanks …

This is an article about why I think screens (TV, iPads, cell phones, etc.) are an amazing gift to parents everywhere. And let me guess, your first thought is something like, “Kids these days are so attached to their screens they never go outside for fresh air and some real creativity!” Okay, valid point I …

Mental Health Awareness month is in May, and World Bipolar Disorder Day is March 30th. You may notice that it’s not either of those dates. Surprise! I love you guys so much that I’m celebrating early! It’s been about six months since I received my diagnosis of Bipolar II Disorder. I started my treatment plan …

I got married when I was 19 and had my first baby at 22, with my second following just two years later. My career now is my kids. I change diapers and take care of the grown up chores, like calling our health insurance for pre-verifications and gathering tax documents to file our return. I’m …

Okay. I need you take a minute and watch this video. Literally—it’s 97 seconds long. I’ll wait. Oh, and make sure you have sound on. So. I have some thoughts. What the hell is wrong with our society?! Why are we making teachers watch a first-person shooter shooting at children?! Shooting at terrified, cowering, screaming …

Nobody warned me how hard motherhood is.Nobody warned me how tired I’d be.Nobody warned me how much the baby would cry or that he might have colic.Nobody warned me breastfeeding would be hard.Nobody warned me I’d cry so much. Yes, yes they did. All the baby books, your OBGYN at all your prenatal appointments, all …