Michon / TikTok I am very guilty of being a “present but unpleasant” mom. Sometimes I am mentally drained, burnt out, exhausted, and there’s still so much left to do. One more request, one more mess, one more anything will just send me into a rage spiral, and unfortunately, I will begin to yell. I...
literarycorner / TikTok I am a romance reader. From Emily Henry to Abby Jimenez to Tia Williams, there is just something so wonderful about these female authors, writing heartfelt dialogue and character development that just hits in the best way. There is just something so good about a male character written by a woman. They’re...
JGI/Jamie Grill/Tetra images/Getty Images When I was pregnant, one of the first things I did (after panicking or celebrating, depending on which pregnancy we’re talking about) was excitedly calculated about when I was due. My son, I figured, would be around sometime in September, and I nervously worried about a 9/11 birthday. My daughter would...
Instagram / @laylool You’re driving to school, blasting your favorite tunes, when all of the sudden — oh, sh*t. Wait, no, sorry. Oh, shoot. You forgot that song you were jamming out to doesn’t have the most kid-friendly language. Your initial response might be to turn off the radio, or hide the song on your...