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Parenting humor

  • The Epic Struggle of Giving a Child 6.1 ml of Medicine

    Giving your child medicine shouldn’t be a battle… but sometimes 6.1 ml of chalky liquid feels like a full-scale war. Read one mom’s hilarious struggle and survival tips. Read more

  • Give Fewer Sh*ts, Live Lighter: A Mom’s Guide to Self-Kindness

    Being a mom is messy, chaotic, and exhausting—but giving yourself permission to care less about perfection can make life lighter and more fun. Read how embracing self-kindness and giving fewer shts can transform your day (and maybe keep your coffee hot longer!). Read more

  • The Mom Repetition Game: What I Say on Repeat

    Relatable, funny, and honest—what moms really say (and hear) on repeat every day. From “MOOMM!!” to “LET’S GOOO!!!” Read more

  • The Seasons of Sleep: From Midnight Feedings to Perimenopause Wake-Ups

    Kids and sleep: it’s complicated. From newborns waking every few hours, to toddlers stealing the covers, to perimenopause wake-ups, parenthood’s sleep journey never ends — and you’re not alone. Read more

  • The Sweet Satisfaction of Being Right (Parent Edition)

    A funny and heartfelt reflection on the sweetest words a parent can say — “Told you so.” From skateboards to study habits, one mom shares how the circle of parenting karma comes all the way back around. Read more

  • When ‘Hang It on the Line’ Needs a User Manual

    “Hang it on the line.”Five little words. Simple, right?Wrong. Here’s what I got instead:Thrown over the line.On top of already wet towels.Even though there was plenty of space—if he’d just nudged his sister’s swimsuit an inch either way. What I actually meant was:Use the clothespins. Clip the waistband of the shorts, the shoulders of the… Read more

  • I Swear I Did Stuff: A Domestic Mystery

    I spent the weekend being productive.At least, that’s what I thought I was doing. I didn’t lounge. I didn’t binge-watch a single thing. I was busy. I was doing things.Little things.The five-minute tasks you put off until they pile up like a week’s worth of vacation laundry.Nothing flashy—just quiet, nagging nonsense that needed to be… Read more

  • You Can’t Cheer From the Sidelines When You’re In the Half Pipe

    I never thought I’d skateboard — then I became a mom. I like to think I’m a cool mom. I’m pretty active with my kids. I do all sorts of things I never imagined I’d do — including one that now requires a helmet, wrist guards, and a strong sense of humility. It all started… Read more