I’d probably be better at raising a daughter who loves her own body if I was 10 pounds thinner. Or if I could get Kybella, that injection that dissolves double chins. Now that I’m a mom, though, I’m not saying these things in front of my daughter. I’m working on not saying them at… Read More I Might Be Better
Not too long ago, my oldest turned four. I’ve been anxiously awaiting the so-called behavior “transformation” that quite a few other mom friends have promised talked about. Supposedly it comes with leaving the terrible three’s behind (oh boy if you think two is a challenge…) and moving on up to four-year-old-hood. Yes, of course I understand… Read More You’re Not A Bad Girl
One of the harder things about growing older is that you start to realize that things you fantasized about are simply not ever going to happen. I chose a career as a lawyer when I was in my twenties. Yet I still believed that someday I could be a veterinarian, or a teacher, or an… Read More Not Athletic? Join the Team!
People, these are the words that came out of my two-year-olds mouth. TWO YEARS OLD. And a fresh two, like closer to one than three. I couldn’t believe it. A little background, I consider myself a feminist. I’ve also given dozens of talks to young women about the importance of learning to view media with… Read More “I Don’t Have to Be Nice, I’m Pretty!”
Boobs seem to be a theme around here lately, whether it is Cora’s post on boobs and bras or just us girls making a statement about breastfeeding our tots or not. I thought it was a good time for me to weigh in on the boobs in my life. I love breasts and always wanted… Read More When Life Gives You Lemons…Stick ‘Em In Your Bra!
“That dress looks so nice on you!” “Thanks. It shows off my fat legs.” Why can’t we women take a compliment? I hear exchanges like this all the time. A compliment is offered and instead of thanking the person and basking in the love, the receiver has to tear herself down or offer the price… Read More What Are You Looking At?
Alternative Title: Why I ran a race I knew I’d lose. I’ve got some serious perfectionistic tendencies when it comes to motherhood. In my head I’m some kind of modern-day working June Cleaver. Nutritious meals cooked daily, family time chock full of wholesome activities, and parties worth re-pinning. Some of that does actually happen…but so… Read More Building Self-Efficacy
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