— Amazon Sweatpants and a tee are my go-to’s for schlepping kids around and working from home, but sometimes it just feels good to get a little dressed up. While I’m down to show some skin, the mini skirts from my ‘20s are a thing of my past. If you’re like me, you’ll want to...
— A&J Fotos/E+/Getty Images I have neurodivergent kids. I am no stranger to meltdowns. I have been navigating these emotionally intense responses in my daughters for years, and I’ve worked hard to learn their triggers so that I can jump into action before a meltdown ever occurs. But I can only control so much. And...
— Emma Chao/Scary Mommy; Getty Images Last night I had a sex dream about my best friend’s husband. It was very unexpected for numerous reasons. 1. I would never do that to my friend; 2. I don’t find him attractive (or do I?!?); 3. It was entirely pleasant and non-erotic. I mean it when I...
It is not in our nature to honor our parents when we’re teens. Or even pre-teens, come to think of it. Which is totally fine and really just a step into the very necessary process of growing up and out, becoming individuals instead of an extension of the family. That means eschewing even the best...