We all want to be more effective parents, but figuring out how to do that can be tricky. There are approximately 5,319 books on the subject and you can drive yourself mad trying to wade through all of the conflicting expertise and advice. …
Meeting Pete Carroll
For a little background on this story and how I ended up connecting with Pete Carroll in the first place, see this post and then this one. We arrived at Seattle Seahawks headquarters on Monday at 1:15—fifteen minutes early for my meeting …
Digital Lynchings, Feminist Tyranny, and Other Travesties of Breastfeeding in Public
This week, my post “What’s So Hard about Covering up to Breastfeed in Public?” was linked—twice—in this Forbes article by Tara Haelle. Ms. Haelle’s article describes how an Illinois restaurant turned a breastfeeding in public incident into a positive for both the restaurant …
Identity Theft and Privacy Concerns for Mothers
Someone has stolen my identity. And the real kicker is, I know exactly who it is. This ragamuffin threesome has taken my name and replaced it with a handful of generalized nicknames. I’m no longer “Annie.” Now I am “MOM!” “MAMA!” …
Breaking Bananas (and Other Ways to End the World)
“I THOUGHT YOU SHOULD ALL KNOW THAT THE WORLD IS ENDING,” my friend wrote on Facebook. “The reason the world is ending is because I broke the bananas and poured the yogurt on top instead of slicing the bananas and …
My Kid Isn’t Rude—He’s Just Shy
The kids and I arrive at our friend’s house and are greeted warmly at the door. I smile and say, “Hi, guys!” Our girls chime in with “Hello!” and a cheerful “Good morning!” Our son slides in and says nothing. My friend …
Sometimes All it Takes is Friends and a Cup of Coffee
So, I’ve been kind of a mess this week. Unlike my normal, even-keeled self, I feel like a fragile little teacup that will surely crack if set down wrong. With buying a house, trying to balance work and family, my kids going …
10 Parenting Books to Match Your Mood
WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE YOU’RE TURNING INTO A NAGGING WITCH . . . If I Have to Tell You One More Time…: The Revolutionary Program That Gets Your Kids To Listen Without Nagging, Reminding, or Yelling by Amy McCready I …