"A worried mother does better research than the FBI." Well, what happens when this same worried mother applies to be a FBI special agent? Where have I been?As my readers may know, I took a seven month hiatus from writing, @stayinbedmomblog Instagramming, and everything short of parenting. And what did I do during this time?... Continue Reading →
I'm reblogging a piece I wrote about mom shaming in which I compared grownup moms to the Mean Girls from Tina Fey's eponymous 2004 film. When we talk about mom shaming, what we're really talking about is "mommy guilt". Do mean girls grow up to be mean moms? I think so. But not always. Guilt... Continue Reading →
Just because something feels bad and unpleasant, e.g. guilt, doesn't mean it isn't good. Is there such a thing as good guilt? It turns out the answer is yes. According to Dr. Tracy Cassels of Evolutionary Parenting, "...'mommy guilt' is key for parenting – you learn from it and it can make you a better... Continue Reading →
There's one thing that seems to unite all mothers whether they're young or old, black or white, employed or unemployed. Guilt. I don't know about you, but it's rare when I feel like I'm enough - as a mom, as a person. I've chosen to quit my career to be at home with my children.... Continue Reading →
"Hey hon, can you rub out my chest tar?" I beg my husband. The request is made on a monthly basis. His healing "Punjab (Annie 1983) hands", as I refer to them, magically massage my chest and all my worries away. Maybe Touch is a love language of mine after all. (Side note: A childhood without a... Continue Reading →
