ParentZ Bop: Eat Something
ParentZ Bop is kicking off with a parody about the joys of feeding a picky toddler. Presenting "Eat Something" from Meredith of Perfection Pending! The post ParentZ Bop: Eat Something appeared first on...
View ArticleDisequilibrium: The Toddler “Red Tent”
Have you ever noticed that toddlers cycle through disequilibrium with their friends, sort of like women who get their periods at the same time? I have the perfect place for them- The Toddler Red Tent....
View ArticleDear Angry Grandpa: What Do You Do When a Stranger Yells at a Child?
I recently saw a grandpa yelling at his grandson in public, and I felt conflicted. Would you have said something or kept your mouth shut? The post Dear Angry Grandpa: What Do You Do When a Stranger...
View ArticleParentZ Bop: Wouldn’t It Be Nice (If Tuck In Wasn’t 45 Minutes Long)
Today's ParentZ Bop is dedicated to all parents whose children are the masters of bedtime stall tactics. Enjoy "Wouldn't It Be Nice (If Tuck In Wasn't 45 Minutes Long) with lyrics from Susan of Pecked...
View ArticleThe Parenthood Paradox: A Snapshot of Two Mothers
The Brilliant Book Club read All Joy and No Fun this month; how do you cope with the paradox of parenthood? The post The Parenthood Paradox: A Snapshot of Two Mothers appeared first on Mommy, For Real.
View ArticleThe Mother’s Day Blues: A Recap
Do you plan to take your kids out to dinner this Mother's Day? Are you suffering from Parent Restaurant Amnesia? Watch me perform my original song, "The Mother's Day Blues," and you might think twice....
View ArticleHow To Have Fun At The Pool With Your Toddler In Five Easy Steps
A step-by-step guide for how to have fun at the pool with your toddler. The post How To Have Fun At The Pool With Your Toddler In Five Easy Steps appeared first on Mommy, For Real.
View ArticleShaming of the Twos: Finding a Better Way to Parent Your Toddler
The Brilliant Book Club discusses Tovah P. Klein's new book, How Toddlers Thrive. Do you struggle with parenting a challenging toddler? The post Shaming of the Twos: Finding a Better Way to Parent Your...
View ArticleParentZ Bop: Tantrums and Demands
ParentZ Bop is back with another parenting song parody about Tantrums and Demands, with lyrics from Nicole Leigh Shaw of Ninja Mom. The post ParentZ Bop: Tantrums and Demands appeared first on Mommy,...
View ArticleA Door Closes, A Door Opens
Starting preschool can be a difficult transition-- for kids and for their parents. It's been bittersweet for me. The post A Door Closes, A Door Opens appeared first on Mommy, For Real.
View ArticleFun Fall and Halloween Songs for Kids
Want to learn some new songs about fall and Halloween that you can sing with your toddler or preschoolers? Here's a new video! The post Fun Fall and Halloween Songs for Kids appeared first on Mommy,...
View ArticleFinding Empathy for Moms
Finding empathy for moms doesn't always happen in a society where we are quick to judge parents. We should look closer. The post Finding Empathy for Moms appeared first on Mommy, For Real.
View ArticleThis House Needs a Mouse: Author Interview with C. Jeffrey Nunnally
The world of online writing can be very isolating. I am so lucky to have several real-life writer friends that I routinely get together with for a “working brunch” or coffee, and I always leave feeling...
View ArticleFirst World Problems Versus Toddler Problems
Follow Complaining has become popular sport these days, and far be it from me to discourage it. Really, what brings people together more easily than griping about the weather, the line at the grocery...
View ArticleThree-Year-Olds Are Amazing. Also, They Sort of Suck.
Three-year-olds can be wonderful. And then, sometimes they totally suck. The post Three-Year-Olds Are Amazing. Also, They Sort of Suck. appeared first on Mommy, For Real.
View ArticleMy Name is Mommy
Follow Today I am sharing the piece I read in Listen To Your Mother Boulder 2016; it’s a story of my single parent years and my identity crisis as a mother. If you haven’t heard the news, this is the...
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How To Have Fun At The Pool With Your Toddler In Five Easy Steps
It’s swimming pool season again! Here’s an old post from last year- learn from my experience and prepare yourself for a positive swimming pool experience with your toddler by following these 5 tips!...
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Shaming of the Twos: Finding a Better Way to Parent Your Toddler
Welcome back to the Brilliant Book Club! Five bloggers– Deb of Urban Moo Cow, Sarah of Left Brain Buddha, Jessica of School of Smock, Lauren of omnimom, and I– read and discuss a current parenting...
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ParentZ Bop: Tantrums and Demands
Ah, toddlers. Those purveyors of public humiliation, beggars for the other kind of squeezy yogurt, tormentors of big sisters, and unrelenting advocates for the right to wear the unwashed pair of Doc...
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A Door Closes, A Door Opens
It felt just the same as any other afternoon I picked her up from childcare. I opened the heavy front door, removed my shoes, and signed her out in the notebook on the table. The noise of happy...
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