I am just going to say it. I hate gentle parenting. Not being gentle with children, but the version that has convinced mothers we are damaging our kids if we are not calm and emotionally perfect at all times. A mother of two boys and a teacher of 19 years on why good enough really is good enough.
Back to school from a mom’s completely honest point of view. It is exciting, emotional, expensive, and no matter how prepared you are, somebody announces they need poster board at 9:42 the night before. Plus a completely unofficial must-do list and a love letter to the teacher-moms.
The Pretty Truth about wearing a bathing suit in midlife. You do not need a perfect bathing suit body. You need a bathing suit, a little permission, and the courage to stop watching everybody else have the fun.
A confession from someone who is supposed to know about confidence.
At 46, I booked my first colonoscopy. The Pretty Truth about why preventative screenings matter in midlife, and why caring for yourself is one of the most loving things you can do for the people who count on you.
A practical, slightly funny guide for women who can’t seem to commit to a sandwich.
A pretty truth about the lie that fixing your life means blowing it up.
The exhaustion no one warns women about in midlife isn’t physical. Here’s what to actually call it.
AI sounds intimidating, but it is just a tool that can help you think, write, organize, and get through the day with a little more breathing room. You do not have to be techy. You do not have to know the fancy words. You just have to give yourself permission to try.