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August 5, 2015 By Lose the Cape Leave a Comment

The Struggles of the Driven Mom

The Struggles of the Driven Mom

We are really happy to have Nicolette Brink guest posting today. This piece struck a nerve with me, because I am also a driven mom, trying desperately to balance life as a mother and fulfilling my personal goals. Thanks Nicolette for sharing this with us! The Struggles of the Driven Mom by Nicolette Brink Some […]

August 4, 2015 By Lose the Cape 6 Comments

Should Training Bras Be Sexy?

Should Training Bras Be Sexy?

Editor’s Note: We are pleased to welcome Darla and her voice to Lose The Cape today!  When my daughter came to me and asked if we could go bra shopping, I was happy to oblige. Knowing that she didn’t really need, but understanding that most of her girlfriends were already wearing one. She was super […]

July 31, 2015 By Lose the Cape Leave a Comment

Friday Round Up July 30 2015

Friday Round Up July 30 2015

This week’s favorite posts: What Moms are Actually Doing When they are Checking Their Cell Phones – Pick Any Two What to Do When Consequences Don’t Work – Positive Parenting Solutions Things I Wish I’d Known as a New Mom – Sand In My Toes Best Parent Resources for Teaching Kids About Feelings – One […]

July 27, 2015 By Lose the Cape Leave a Comment

Kathy’s failproof recipe for potluck success

Kathy’s failproof recipe for potluck success

Before social media, women enjoyed limited exposure to homemaking feats of other moms. Outside of school functions, church picnics, and dinner parties, most moms could go about their business anonymously drinking Tab and serving Friday night pizza. No one knew or cared if you cut your kids PB&J into Pac Man shapes or whipped up […]

July 22, 2015 By Lose the Cape 2 Comments

Tips For Every {New} Parent

Tips For Every {New} Parent

Editors note: We are so pleased to bring you this guest post full of parenting tips today by Melanie Celeste. We hope it makes you smile as much as it did for us!  Tips For Every New Parent The following is valuable advice for any parent, first or third time around… Hell, if you’re even thinking […]

July 20, 2015 By Lose the Cape Leave a Comment

A Comprehensive Eight Step Guide To Conquering Laundry Mountain

A Comprehensive Eight Step Guide To Conquering Laundry Mountain

Editors note: We are pleased as pink to welcome today’s guest post author. We love the way Jacqueline folds her laundry and know you will too! PS: We think step number 8 is brilliant!  Of all the chores necessary to simply keep my family going, laundry folding is my least favourite. I’m great at the throw-it-into-the-machine […]

July 8, 2015 By Lose the Cape 2 Comments

Keeping Kids and Grandparents Connected and Safe Online

Keeping Kids and Grandparents Connected and Safe Online

We are pleased to feature another guest writer today on Lose the Cape! Thank you so much to Hilary for sharing this great article. You can read more about Hilary at the end of the post. Keeping Kids and Grandparents Connected Online (& SAFE!)   Technology is continuing to widen the generation gap at an […]

June 18, 2015 By Lose the Cape 25 Comments

A Letter To My Younger Self

I am happy to be helping out with the blog tour for the Motherhood May Cause Drowsiness 2nd Edition book launch tour. Dawn Dune of the W.T.F words thoughts feelings blog is our guest blogger today, and she is sharing her heartfelt take on living in the moment, despite being so dang tired. photo credit: Krisztina.Konczos […]

May 21, 2015 By Lose the Cape 1 Comment

Kids: I’m not your friend

Kids: I’m not your friend

I had plenty of friends growing up. But I only had one mom. That distinction was made early on in my tenth year when I sat across from her at the kitchen table, trying to sip my tea in the same polite and ladylike fashion. I smiled and asked her, “Did you ever smoke cigarettes […]

April 27, 2015 By Lose the Cape Leave a Comment

What To Do When You And Your Baby Are Sick

What To Do When You And Your Baby Are Sick

We’re happy to feature another guest blogger today, Sarah Bunton. She’s writing about something all of us dread… being sick at the same time as your child. What To Do When You And Your Baby Are Sick This is one of those posts I was kind of hoping I wouldn’t have to write.  But, alas, my […]

April 6, 2015 By Lose the Cape Leave a Comment

Tips on Motherhood from an experienced Mom

Tips on Motherhood from an experienced Mom

Today we’re really happy to have a special guest blogger – Chris Carter from The Mom Cafe, providing some of her best tips on motherhood. Chris is so full of encouragement and love for everyone, but her heart is really in encouraging moms. If you don’t know her blog, you should check it out. Tips […]

March 23, 2015 By Lose the Cape Leave a Comment

8 things I wish I’d known as a first time mom

8 things I wish I’d known as a first time mom

We’re so happy to share another mom with everyone today. You can find Glynis at her blog The Joy of Cooking (for little assholes) 8 things I wish I’d known as a first time mom by Glynis Ratcliffe There are a million books for new and expecting parents out there, but every mom I talk […]

March 12, 2015 By Lose the Cape Leave a Comment

Her Bones

Her Bones

Today we’re happy to feature a submission from Jessica Burdg about attempting to describe the love we have for our children–a sometimes seemingly impossible task. This post, Her Bones, was originally featured on her personal blog. Her Bones I don’t claim to be a perfect parent. In fact, I’m really very flawed. At times, my […]

March 2, 2015 By Lose the Cape 3 Comments

10 Easy Ways to Make Your Children Nutty

10 Easy Ways to Make Your Children Nutty

How To Guarantee Your Child Makes It Into Therapy by Stephanie Lewis A good shrink (like a quality preschool) should probably be booked while still pregnant. Ages 12-15 are the target range, but with any luck, you might get them committed earlier. And remember, therapists have heard everything there is to hear about mothers and […]

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