Talk Archives - Mommy Shorts

03/09/20

How to Explain “The Future is Female” to Your Boys

When I posted the photo above on @mommyshorts the other day, there were a few moms of boys who felt that the message should be more gender neutral.

10/16/18

How to Teach Kids About Consent

The question I hear over and over from moms of boys— how do I make sure I am raising kind, gentle, human beings who respect girls and understand consent?

09/18/18

The Most Epic Conversation of All Time

How many times in your life will you have a conversation with your 8yo daughter that spans from the Holocaust to menstruation? I can now say— at least, ONCE!

09/12/18

How I’ve Talked to My Kids about 9/11 So Far

We would all like to shield our kids and protect their innocence for as long as possible, but we don’t live in a bubble and real life doesn’t always give you that opportunity.

08/07/18

Is It Okay to Tell Your Daughter She is Beautiful?

The other day I found myself thinking about my own insecurities and realized that I wasted so much of my young life wondering if I was attractive or not.

01/08/18

Explaining Why Women Wore Black to my 8yo Daughter

Mazzy walked into the living room last night during the Golden Globes (she was supposed to be sleeping) and immediately asked, “Why is everyone wearing black?”

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12/07/17

Was Your Baby’s First Word “Mama” or “Dada?”

My understanding is that the “Da” sound is easier to say than “Ma,” so many babies say “Dada” before “Mama.” It has nothing to do with choosing favorites, as much as Mike liked to rub it in my face at the time.

11/14/17

10 Tips to Get Your Tot Talking

For parents with kids who have a tough time communicating, here are some fun and functional ideas to support their language development that are easy to incorporate into your daily routine.

07/25/17

I Challenged My Kids to Be More Caring

Every night at dinner last week, I asked the girls to tell me one caring thing they did that day. It didn’t have to be something big. My goal was to show them how much smaller everyday acts of kindness count.

01/29/16

Mindful Moments with Mazzy

When I ask Mazzy how her day went, her standard answer is “Blah Blah Blah Nothing” but if I listen carefully for what she wants to talk about, I have more chance of starting a conversation.

09/25/15

25 Hilarious Examples of Little Kid Logic

“Little Kid Logic” is always surprisingly smart and impossible to argue. Here are my favorite deep thoughts and wise words spouted from the mouths of toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners.

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09/10/15

13 Reasons Harlow is One Smart Cookie

One of the things I love about having a two-year-old is listening to all the funny stuff that comes out of her mouth. Most of it makes her sound way wiser than her years.

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!

04/29/15

10 Tips for Talking to Your Kids When They Surprise You with an Uncomfortable Topic

Christy talks about how she reacted when her 7yo daughter came to her with questions about online pornography she saw accidentally while over a friend’s house.

04/20/15

How to Respond to Your Kid’s Questions When You Don’t Always Know the Answers

Heather’s family of five formed through foster care. Their origin poses a whole host of questions about adoption, special needs, race and the permanence of family.