Family
We Are Family
Don’t Force Your Child to Sit on Santa’s Lap
Toss in a windowless white van and Santa is just your friendly neighborhood predator. C is for consent, even at Christmas time.
Extended Family Can Want Hugs All Day, but the Choice Belongs to Your Child
Let’s be honest. How many family members are complete strangers to your child? Just because you know who they are doesn’t mean crap to small humans.
Elf on the Shelf is Stupid and I’m Tired of His Shit
As a child who always struggled with “being good” despite being pretty well-behaved, this tiny demon wrapped in Christmas cheer would have crushed my self-esteem.
October
October is the start of the holiday season, and it’s a wonderful time of year. But October is also tinged with sadness as I think of my mom.
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Date Night and Pizza Night can Coexist
I’m too tired for pretenses sometimes, even if all that means is wearing a bra. A delivery person doesn’t judge like a restaurant server would.
Empty Nest, Here We Come – Like It or Not
With one child headed to college this year and another graduating from high school next year, our empty nest is quickly arriving, like it or not.
