When Peggy Orenstein traveled the country talking with teen girls for her groundbreaking 2017 book, Girls & Sex, she met […]
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I Love My Kids, But Sometimes I Can’t Stand Being A Mother
“Why are you always so grumpy, Mama?” my five-year-old asks with wide, innocent eyes, as though my ragged mental state […]
Why Your Dog Sighs — & What It’s Really Trying To Tell You
From their empathetic eyes to their smile to wagging their tail, it can be hard to resist assigning human emotions […]
I Checked Out The New Evermore Resort In Orlando And Realized I’d Been Vacationing All Wrong
As a Type A-ish mom, I love a good itinerary. When we plan a family trip, I want to know […]
My Oldest Son Thinks He’s My Co-Parent Because I’m a Single Mom
My oldest son was nine years old – but acted 35 – when I became a single mom. “Wise beyond […]
I Was Raised By ‘The Village.’ I Chose Not To Raise My Sons The Same Way.
My brothers and I grew up with my extended family: My cousins, my aunts, my uncles, my grandparents. They were […]
Jackbox Party Pack 11 Will Drop Just In Time For Peak Game Night Season
Growing up, my siblings and I were obsessed with a computer game called You Don’t Know Jack. Yes, we played […]