Around the Web Archives

03/12/21

Why I Fully Support My Tween’s Squishmallow Obsession

What is a Squishmallow? And why are so many tweens suddenly invested in growing their collection? Let me unpack the latest trend and why I fully support Mazzy’s new obsession.

03/09/21

Meghan’s Story has the Second Act Diana Would Have Wanted

I am glad that Meghan and Harry got out. Sometimes changing an institution is not worth sacrificing yourself.

02/10/21

32 Movies About Black History that All Families Should Watch

Movies about Black history are a great way to educate our kids about race issues that our country has faced in the past and help them understand the inequalities that we are still dealing with today.

06/09/20

Holding Ourselves Accountable to Change

“You’ve followed Black content creators, you’ve bought books for your kids, you’ve bought some for yourself too, you’ve had the talk with your kids, and maybe even taken them to a protest. ⁣⁣⁣⁣Now what??”

02/20/20

Harvard Professor Replies to 11yo Girl’s Letter with Heart Warming Advice

11yo Memphis sent a letter to Harvard Admissions asking how to get accepted one day. Her mom had no idea she sent it until they received a response.

02/19/20

Mazzy has a Future In Meme Creation

Some kids learn math or law or engineering from their parents. My kids learn meme creation.

02/13/20

“Hair Love” is About Way More than a Dad Doing his Daughter’s Hair

“Hair Love was done because we wanted to see more representation in animation,” Cherry said while accepting the Oscar for Best Animated Short on Sunday night. “We wanted to normalize black hair.”

02/13/20

Taking My Little Women to See Little Women

We all loved the movie but Mazzy was confused as to why Jo got married at the end. Harlow was mad that Mazzy kept covering her eyes whenever there was a kissing scene.

01/21/20

Mommy Shorts Squad hits 100K

Remember five years ago when I started @insta2yearold on Instagram? Since then, so much has changed.

08/06/19

This Week in Mommy Shorts

Sunday was my anniversary! You know you’ve been married to someone for 12 years when you get dressed separately and accidentally coordinate your outfits.

07/08/19

Celebrate Your Wins Like Megan Rapinoe

I think we all should take a cue from Megan Rapinoe and celebrate our wins! Even if our wins are way smaller than winning the World Cup.

05/29/19

Olympic Runner Calls Out Nike for Not Supporting Pregnant Athletes

When Montano became pregnant, she was sponsored by Nike. When she told them the news, they said they would pause her contract until she began competing again.

05/20/19

Why I Will Continue to Voice My Pro-Choice Position

Whether or not you had an abortion, what your reasons were and if you feel compelled to share your story— it is all your choice and nobody else’s business.

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.

05/02/19

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.