Posted by Kristi Gilbert, March 24, 2013
I'll brag-post about how my son has been reading on his own now but then an hour later I'll mention wanting to Britney-shave my head because I'm going crazy from my kid's screaming fights. More
Posted by Kristi Gilbert, February 10, 2013
Set aside the stereotypes and the sperm donor downer thoughts, I want to focus on the positive. Something society falls short on remembering. We are quick to point and blame. I'd rather give mad props to the dads who give more than a love for football gene. More
Posted by Rachel Engel, February 05, 2013
There are not enough words to describe how happy I am that little 5-year-old Ethan, the young boy who was held hostage in a bunker in Alabama for a week, has been returned to the loving embrace of his ... More
Posted by Kristi Gilbert, January 20, 2013
I turned to my husband. "Do you think we are good parents?"
He said, "I don't think we are bad parents. I think we could do more."
I thought, But isn't that every parent? More
Posted by Kristi Gilbert, December 19, 2012
I've been working on my stealth moves to get into the closet and wrap presents flawlessly while crouched down like a ball. As quiet as a mouse so no child hears the rustle of the wrapping paper, the gentle pry of the box opening, the hum of the tape being stretched out... More
Posted by Kristi Gilbert, December 16, 2012
Tonight, behind a closed bathroom door.... More
Posted by Valerie Reiss, December 05, 2012
Every mom has her unique momming style. Are you a cloth-diaper aficionado? Or a formula-lover? A co-sleeper?... More
Posted by Kristi Gilbert, November 26, 2012
The hustling and bustling of the holidays can be overwhelming and overstimulating to any child--and thus, mom. I stay calm and survive by... More
Posted by Kristi Gilbert, October 14, 2012
Funny thing, compliments. They can be so genuine or they can be backhandedly cruel... More
Posted by Kristi Gilbert, September 10, 2012
Granted, I'm writing you from a parenting website--it's my job to do so--but I'm curious, what brought you here? More