Mary Ann Blair
Why Does The Sight of Pencils, Crayons, and Backpacks Feel Like A Punch To...
This caught me a little off guard---the sight of fully-stocked shelves of school supplies.
I knew they were bound to show up eventually. Stores have...
Elementary Kids Don’t Need Cell Phones With Internet Access. Let’s Do Better.
I sat in stunned silence as I listened to what had happened to my friend’s son at basketball camp. During a break, a fellow...
Why Are We So Obsessed With Picture Perfect Parenting?
Let me tell you a story about picture perfect parenting.
This is what my 3-year-old carried into his pre-school class this morning because I...
A Letter To My Kindergartener
Dear Son,
When I walk away from your classroom on the first day of Kindergarten, I know my mind will flash back to the first...
10 Real Mom Tips To Survive Potty Training
Just getting started with potty training? Let me offer my sincere condolences. I wish there was a way to skip this part of parenting....
Traveling With Small Kids Is Hell. Here’s What I Want Other Passengers To Know
My family recently returned from a vacation to California. When initially planning this trip, we were faced with the decision of either a 21-hour...
For the Mother That is Tired of Sacrificing so Much You’re a Good Mom
A few days ago, I was chatting with a working mom with two small kids and I said: “I don’t know how you do...