Mommy Shorts

05/19/19

My girls know that racism still exists and women are still fighting for their rights, but they have no idea we are moving backwards. Breaks my heart.

05/16/19

What Meghan Markle and Amy Schumer’s Photos Tell Us About New Motherhood

My goal is not to shame Meghan. It’s to praise Amy for making the image of new motherhood we usually see on social media more complete.

05/15/19

I Couldn’t Wait For Maternity Leave To Be Over

“Aren’t you so sad to leave your baby every day?” was a frequent question from friends and co-workers. “Oh yes,” I’d reply with my saddest expression. I couldn’t let them know how I actually felt: FREE!!!

05/14/19

This is Not What Happened on Mother’s Day

On Saturday, in an ill-conceived plan to please everyone, I took the kids on a whirlwind adventure. It was totally impractical and not thought out in the slightest.

05/14/19

SNL Totally Debunks the Idea of “The Perfect Mother”

Are we perfect mothers? Nah. Not even close. Were are mothers perfect? Nope. Not even a little.

05/13/19

How Healthy Lunches Impact Your Kids at School

When you send your kids off to school, there is a lot of trust that you instill in the teachers and school administration like making sure they are getting the nutrition they need.

05/10/19

17 Mothers Share the First Time they REALLY Felt like a Mom

Yes, most of us TECHNICALLY became mothers when our babies were born, but feeling like a mom is something different, that for many of us comes in time.

05/08/19

Local Family Guide: Providence

If your family is planning a trip to New England, Providence, RI is a city not to be missed! It’s a thriving city that packs in lots of beauty, culture, and memorable experiences for the whole family.

05/06/19

An Unsatisfying Update on the Home Polish Situation

After I posted on social media, Noa Santos, their CEO, reached out to me for a meeting. I requested that he come to my apartment but he insisted that we meet in a restaurant. Fine. We met on February 7th…

05/06/19

Keeping My New Apartment Clean

I’m giving away three of the new BLACK + DECKER AdvancedClean+ dustbusters so you can keep your place clean too.

05/02/19

What if a Jewish Girl had Instagram during the Holocaust?

We all know Eva’s Holocaust story does not have a happy ending. It’s all the more striking to tell it with location stickers and gifs.

05/01/19

Local Family Guide: Denver

Denver has so much to offer when it comes to family friendly activities— the zoo, the children’s museum and excellent ice cream. And as an added bonus, your spring break might feature a bunch of snow!

04/30/19

Sometimes You Need to Sit Back and Watch Your Kid Struggle

Sure, it’s a point of pride when my kids are naturally good at something. But I’m more proud when my kids accomplish something that was not easy for them to do.

04/28/19

The Last Three Weeks in Mommy Shorts

Yesterday, I got back from Mom 2.0 Summit in Austin, where I ate tacos, stuffed my face with doughnuts and was nominated for two Iris Awards. Spoiler Alert: I lost both!

04/26/19

Did You Know There’s Science Behind all those Children’s Songs?

At a recent music event at Kiddie Academy, my sister (the school psychologist) broke down exactly how music can positively impact the developing brain.