Heidi Hamm
Heidi Hamm is a writer, wife, and mom of three. You can find her writing about the joys and insanities of parenting and life on Sammiches and Psych Meds, Scary Mommy, The Huffington Post, and Perfection Pending, amongst others. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram.
Parents Are Getting Arrested For Leaving Kids Home Alone – And It’s Getting Ridiculous
My daughter recently completed a home alone course. For the past two years she's been asking, no, begging, for more independence. And I want...
This Is Why Moms Yell
I wake up each morning with the same mantra bouncing around in my head. Today I will not yell. And I mean it.
I wake...
Wake Up Women, You Are At Risk. Here Are The Signs Of A Heart...
"Relax, you are 5 times more likely to die of a heart attack than breast cancer," the technician said. I was at my first...
Hey Kids, Stop Doing Challenges and Other Stupid Sh*t For The Internet
"If your friends jumped off a bridge, would you?"
"Actually yes! Yes I would!" I told my mom defiantly. But she knew the truth. No,...
What Being Fierce in Your 40s Really Looks Like
I heard a term the other day: “fierce in your 40s.” Yes, I thought, mentally giving myself a high five. I am Fierce!
The euphoria lasted for...
Woman On Twitter Shares Her Heart Attack Symptoms But They Aren’t What You Think
Women do ALL the things. We work, mother, and carry the weight of our families on our shoulders. We sacrifice our sleep, the last...
To The Mom Who Doesn’t Have Family Close By
"Jason and I are going to Vegas next weekend!" My friend squeals, taking a sip of her coffee.
I feel slightly less enthusiastic. "With the...
How To Survive A Fournado With 8 Easy Strategies
Four-year-olds are awesome. And insane. Probably border-line psychotic. I know this because I have survived three.
One second? They are so sweet you just want...
Why Moms Of Littles Crave Alone Time
My husband recently took the kids to his parents for the weekend, leaving me alone for the first time in forever.
Some might ask, "Were...
Miscarriage Is A Liar
“It’s 1 in 4,”
the doctor told me as I lay on the emergency room table, sobbing. He had just confirmed what I already suspected. The...
