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Have You Ever Gone “On Strike”? Did It Work?

A couple times when I was growing up, my parents would take turns going on strike when they got fed up with the laziness my sisters and I exhibited. They'd toss their hands in the air and loudly proclaim, "That's IT! I've had it! From now on, you will cook your food yourself and clean up after yourself because I am not doing it." And they'd hold steady for a few days but by the end of the week … [Continue reading...]

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Seven Mysteries Of Motherhood

1) Why is it that kids drive you absolutely batty but when you're without them for even a small amount of time, you miss them? 2) Why is it that kids always get incredibly thirsty RIGHT before bed? 3) Do kids have some type of sixth sense about when you're about to sit down and get comfortable? Is that why they choose to ask you for something immediately AFTER you plop your butt on the … [Continue reading...]

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An Open Letter To Mom To Be Aubrey Howard

So the 18-year-old daughter of actor Terrance Howard (you know, Hustle & Flow, Pride, Red Tails, etc) got married over the summer and is expecting her first child in a couple weeks. A writer with Clutch magazine wrote a pretty sternly-worded letter to the young bride and soon-to-be mother entitled, "Aubrey Howard, You Have A Lot To Learn." In it, she discusses why she thinks getting married … [Continue reading...]

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How Box Tops For Education Helped Alleviate My “I Don’t Do Enough At My Kids’ School” Guilt

I've already written about how my daughter's first year of school was great except for one thing—I wish I could have been more involved. Since she goes to a small private school, the administration is always asking for help with events, with fundraisers, in the classroom. It gets to be a bit overwhelming and since I'm working from home most of the day, I feel like I'm stuck in this weird space in … [Continue reading...]

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{YML Voices} A Working Mom’s Perspective On Stay-At-Home Moms

by Sarah Tierney I write this to compliment Emily's post on the single mom's perspective of married moms. Emily says, “The job of motherhood is challenging no matter the circumstances, but I don’t see my job being any harder or any easier. But I believe it is important to recognize how amazing moms are on both sides of the relationship status.” Well, Emily, I couldn't have said it better … [Continue reading...]

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Are We Raising Fashionistas Or Children?

I posted this simple photo on my Facebook page a week or so ago and asked parents if their children typically look this put together on a regular day. Now, before I begin, let me say that I think she's adorable. Really cute. But my second thought was, "I want that dress." My third thought was, "Wait, how old is she? Why am I coveting a dress that a 3 (4?) year old is wearing? Something's not … [Continue reading...]

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{YML Voices} Single Mom Making It On Her Own – Any Advice?

  by Sarah  Single motherhood has taken a whole new meaning for me as of late. After hours spent on the phone with friends and family and banging my head on the wall after I put the kids to sleep, I've come to a life changing decision: it's time to start doing this on my own...for real. For the last two years I've been a co-parenting mom, having the children ninety percent of the … [Continue reading...]

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{YML Voices} The Real Baggage Of Being A Young, Single Mother

by Angelica Hartgers Sure, being a young, single mom is difficult—can’t lie there. But what makes it even more difficult is the social stigmas that we often have to deal with. Let me first start off by mentioning that I’ve come across many open-minded people that are completely supportive of single mothers and understanding of their circumstances. I readily applaud and show gratitude for … [Continue reading...]

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