Sweatpants & Soul | Dealer
I have been writing stories in recent months that are as painful to read as they are to write. Truths, revelations, memories that now serve a purpose were once shoved [...]
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Sweatpants & Parenting | The Grief of Parenthood in the Happiest Place on Earth
After my last trip to Disneyland, I swore that I would never return. Reasons for this declaration might seem obvious at first. I mean, there are the hours standing in line, [...]
Before You Judge That Mom That You Don’t Know
I know you see me. I know you see me out enjoying a few cocktails with my husband, and you wonder why I am not home with my children. Before you judge me, let me share with [...]
Sweatpants & Parenting | Motherhood Shows You Who Your Friends Are
New mom Dolores Smyth reflects on how her friendships changed once she had her baby and how she found her "Mom Crew." [...]
5 Bad Holiday MOMents to Make You Feel Better About Yourself
The holidays can be a fraught and stressful time for all of us, but if you are a mom-person who is raising young humans, it’s enough to drive you right up the chimney. [...]
The 5 School Moms You Want As Friends
“We had a good run,” I say, and wrap my arms around her. “We did,” she answers, squeezing back. We’re not teary or ecstatic. We’re the [...]
Personal Essays | It’s Like A Cancer
When so people have wondered, why haven’t I written about this? Well, I just haven’t. And, it’s for so many reasons. Not the least of which is that it has taken me [...]
Sweatpants & Parenting | How NOT to Lie to Your Children About the Tooth Fairy
The trick to being a good parent is less about being perfect and more about being creative. Being the mom to two 10-year-olds and a 17-year-old means that there have been [...]
Tweet Roundup | This Week’s Funniest Parenting Tweets From @XplodingUnicorn
Enjoy this week's funniest tweets from writer and dad of 4 James Breakwell, a.k.a. @XplodingUnicorn! [...]
Sweatpants & Parenting | The Walk
My husband Josh and I were married in 1995. We have two amazing kids, Zach (14) and Lily (10). Zach has Autism. Zach is able to speak and have his needs met. He enjoys life, [...]
