July 13, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on 5 Tips for Raising a Future Douchebag
Every once in a while I read a piece that sticks with me and seems to come up in conversation regularly for months afterwards. This post about why “douchebag” is a powerful word is one of those pieces. It is … Continue reading
June 9, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on My Kid’s Boredom is Not My Problem
So school is out and my kids are bored. Not just “bored” they are “BOOOOOOOOOORED” (said while flopping over the edge of the couch). I know this can be the cue for some parents to sign them up for robotics … Continue reading
June 7, 2017
by Maralee
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I think it hit me when I was talking to a fellow mom about how she should feel free to take some time off from other commitments while adjusting to her newborn. I was giving her some sage words of … Continue reading
June 1, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on Before You Complain About Your Kids
First things first– this is not some guilt trip about how precious children are and how we should be thankful for and enjoy every moment. Parenting is hard and sometimes we need to vent to people we trust even when … Continue reading
May 11, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on Everything My Kids Know About Rape Culture they Learned from Maroon 5 (how to teach kids to thoughtfully engage with media)
People regularly ask me how to start conversations about healthy sexuality with their kids. I know it can seem daunting, but sometimes it’s as easy as just engaging with the culture around you. Some of us grew up in homes … Continue reading
March 30, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on A Form Letter for Moms Who Aren’t Giving Their Kids Phones Yet
Dear _______, After much consideration, I have decided that you are not yet ready for the responsibility of owning your own phone. It would be easy for me to just tell you “because I said so” when you ask me … Continue reading
February 3, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on A Life in Status- September #2, 2016
Be part of the fun on Facebook and Twitter. Nothing gets your adrenaline pumping in the morning like the email for online parent teacher conference sign-ups when you realize you have to coordinate three conferences at consecutive times before any … Continue reading
February 2, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on Ask Maralee: Building Trust (with your actions)
In my last “Ask Maralee” post I addressed how my family has worked to build trust with our kids through the words we’ve used and how we talk to them. Today I want to address how we’ve used our actions … Continue reading
January 30, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on Ask Maralee: Building Trust (with your words)
Dear Maralee, I wonder if you would write about some of the practical ways you’ve built trust and helped your kids get to where they are (and continue to go). What are some resources that have most helped? What are … Continue reading
December 28, 2016
by Maralee
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Okay, I just finished wiping the breakfast remains off the table and I have a minute before all crazy breaks loose over here, but I wanted to tell you something. Having all the kids home for break has given me … Continue reading