Today we’re happy to share a fun post from “LM” Hoffmann about all those things she said she’d never do before becoming a mom. And you can sing along with her! 🙂 E-I-E-I-O We all have our favorites – those that take us back to when we were young and others we recited with our own […]
A mom’s list of NEVERS
Never will I ever…. Oh, the things I would say before having kids. As a therapist and a school counselor, I’ve worked with kids for a long time. I thought I knew so much about how I would raise children, and how I would be different. Here are a few of the foolish and embarrassing […]
Worst Tooth Fairy Ever
Today we’re pleased as punch to welcome Ashley Fuchs to Lose The Cape with this guest post titled Worst Tooth Fairy Ever. We’ve all been there, right?!? I am a “good enough parent,” but I am a really crappy tooth fairy. I forgot, again, last night. I think I have remembered once. Thank god it’s the […]
Tips And Tricks For Pregnant Women
Editors note: Today, we are pleased to welcome Julia Jones to Lose The Cape as a guest poster. We hope you love her post about Tips & Tricks For Pregnant Women as much as we do! Tips And Tricks For Pregnant Women When you have a busy schedule it can be difficult to take care […]
On Mom Shaming by Katie of Comomedy
Scene: Mall elevator. Two women enter with toddler-ladened strollers. They are chatting. Me: (in mid-conversation to a fellow momma, not knowing I am about to be mom-shamed): The Nordstrom’s kids’ shoe department has free balloons if you need to distract him for a couple of minutes. Other Mom: Oh, he is not allowed latex. Me: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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