Motherhood is lonely. What a bizarre thing to say. How is it possible that adding more people to your life, having more people to love, can cause you to feel isolated? How is it possible that the more kids and responsibilities you add to your life, the lonelier you … [Read more...]
Muffin Tops and Motherhood
I used to watch What Not to Wear and judge those moms with their yoga pants, mom jeans, and muffin tops. I would never become one of those pony-tail, tennis-shoe moms. And then I had four kids and learned the reality of muffin tops and motherhood. I'm still a sucker for a … [Read more...]
Talking to Your Kids About Sex is an Ongoing Conversation
"The talk" is often portrayed as a one-time, awkward event both kids and parents would prefer to forget. Parents talk about the birds and the bees and use other euphemisms for body parts. When the lecture is finished, the topic is put away in a box and sex ed, Sunday school … [Read more...]
Why No One Will Need to Ask My Permission to Marry My Daughter
Saturday morning jumped out of bed and put on my best suit Got in my car and raced like a jet, all the way to you Knocked on your door with heart in my hand To ask you a question 'Cause I know that you're an old fashioned man yeah yeah Can I have your daughter for the … [Read more...]
Feminism: Why it’s for my Sons Too
When I speak up about gender inequality, sexism, and media bias through a feminist lens, it's natural to frame this as "for my daughter." After all, things that have irked or bothered me throughout my own life are now influencing my daughter. She is growing older … [Read more...]
