As parents, there are times where we all think we're doing it wrong (even if we don't admit it). Being a parent is equal parts stressful and rewarding (I hope?), but no matter what you do people will always judge your parenting style. Yesterday, I got judged in my own apartment for letting my 10-month old fling spaghetti and tomato sauce all over the living room (HE WAS HAVING … [Read more...] about 8 Moms Who Are Doing It Wrong
Archives for May 2014
Why The #MomsNotLovinIt Trend Needs to End
Blogger and activist Casey Hinds of kyhealthykids.com is gaining recognition for her Twitter campaign against McDonald's using the hashtag #MomsNotLovinIt. Hinds compared McDonalds to Joe Camel, and is attacking the McDonalds corporation for targeting children. There's little doubt that the McDonald's Happy Meal is marketed toward kids; it is, after all, a kid's meal. The … [Read more...] about Why The #MomsNotLovinIt Trend Needs to End
Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or Spouse’s Day?
There's a trend among anonymous women on the Internet: if your significant other does the bare minimum, deal with it. This attitude is increasingly prominent around holidays. Moms who complained about not being acknowledged by their spouses on Mother's Day were met with a quick verbal spanking. The reason? Well, it was Mother's Day - not "Spouse's Day", so your … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or Spouse’s Day?
5 Reasons Why Traveling With An Infant Is The Worst Idea Ever
When you have a baby, everyone wants to see that baby. Although no one is really entitled to seeing your baby, they all think they are and sooner or later you will be guilted into obnoxious road trips to visit relatives. You'll lie to yourself as you pack the car, "It can't be that bad, right? I'll have people to help with the baby. I'll get a break! Maybe I can sleep in, or … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why Traveling With An Infant Is The Worst Idea Ever
Stop Spanking: An Idiot’s Guide to Not Raising an Asshole
"I really think it’s crazy, that we hit our kids, it really is. Here’s the crazy thing about it, kids are the only people in the world, that you’re allowed to hit. Do you realize that? They’re the most vulnerable and they’re the most destroyed by being hit, but it’s totally okay to hit them. And they’re the only ones! If you hit a dog, they fucking will put you in jail for that … [Read more...] about Stop Spanking: An Idiot’s Guide to Not Raising an Asshole