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06/15/15

When my parents divorced when I was ten, I thought going away to NYC on the weekends would take me away from my friends and everything familiar. Instead, I found my home.

06/12/15

A Gift for Our Nanny

Mike and I have always known that as the kids get older, our arrangement with Ruth would need to change, but the change is happening about a year earlier than we expected. You see, Ruth is expecting a baby of her own.

06/09/15

How Do You Keep a Little Girl in a Big Girl Bed?

About two weeks ago, Harlow realized there was absolutely nothing stopping her from getting out of bed and it’s been nearly impossible to get her to stay there ever since.

06/05/15

54 Kinds of Kids You’ll See at the Beach This Summer

From the guy hogging all the snacks to the girl in the ill-fitting bikini, here are 54 kinds of kids you’ll find on the beach. I think you’ll find they match up with the adults you’ll find too.

06/05/15

Woman is Pregnant for 9 Months, Stands Still the Whole Time

Here’s a time lapse video of a woman’s entire pregnancy in 90 seconds. In that time, she stands completely still while a nursery is built around her. If only having an actual baby was that easy!

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06/03/15

36 Kids Showing Off Their Kickass Skills

Scooter tricks, handstands by the pool, counter climbing and defying the laws of baby proofing. THESE 36 KIDS HAVE SKILLS.

06/01/15

How to Master Summer Vacation, Splinters and All

Summer means running around barefoot, swimming at the beach, and riding bikes! And with that comes loads of fun stuff like sunburns, bug bites, pool scrapes, splinters and heat rash!

05/29/15

A Day in the Life of a Parent, Told Through Lots of Tears

I’m using photos from the #ParentingUnfiltered hashtag to create a day in the life of a Mommy Shorts reader. Turns out that day contains lots and lots of CRYING.

05/28/15

14 Types of Potential Mom Friends

Whether you have a small, tight-knit group of gal pals or a contact list in your phone a mile long, here are some of the common types of mom friends you’ll find.

05/25/15

Is Your Baby a Beach Bum?

I’ve never been a huge fan of the beach, but seeing my kids enjoy it has turned me in its favor over the years. Harlow loves the sand and is content to play in one spot all day.

05/21/15

My Two-year-old is Freakin’ Amazing on a Scooter

Harlow might be tiny but she is a MASTER on a scooter. She’s quick, she can brake and she’s even got TRICKS.

05/20/15

28 Hilarious, Beautiful, Happy, Exhausted, Proud Mama Selfies

Since moms are usually the ones taking all the family photos (and leaving themselves out in the process), I asked moms to upload selfies with both themselves and their children. Smiles optional.

05/19/15

Bedtime Stalling in 41 Steps as Taught By Insta2yearold

Bedtime Stalling 101 is a course Mazzy taught a few years ago. She has since passed the torch to her little sister, who teaches a way more advanced class. Let’s call this Bedtime Stalling 102.

05/14/15

38 Words Totally Butchered By Toddlers (Part Four)

All the butchered words depicted are actual mispronunciations that were submitted by moms of actual toddlers. But be forewarned— lots of bad language ahead!

05/13/15

We Don’t Have to Parent the Same to All Get Along

I consider myself lucky to have avoided most of the controversy I come across in the mom space. Probably because it’s hard to insult my parenting style when I admit I have no idea what I’m doing.