Emma Thompson

Self-Care Confession: I Booked Therapy and Didn’t Tell Anyone

It started with a flat white and a lie. I told the kids I had ...

The PTA Meeting Where I Briefly Considered Faking My Own Death

It started with the muffins. The ones I didn’t bake but bought in a panic ...

The Babysitter, the Blender, and the Night That Wasn’t

It was supposed to be simple. One night. A babysitter, a margarita, maybe two hours ...

Positive Discipline: How to Teach Self-Control Without Yelling

If you’re like me—burnt out on parenting books and wondering if fruit snacks count as ...

School Trips and Emotional Blackmail: Why My Kid’s Fundraiser Made Me Cry in the Fred Meyer Parking Lot

It started with a crumpled permission slip stuck to a banana peel. $215 for a ...

Third Date: He Brought His Dog and I Brought Regret

I should’ve known when he said, “He’s a rescue with trust issues,” that the dog ...

How I Accidentally Flirted With My Son’s Headteacher

It was 8:43 AM. I was in my pyjama bottoms disguised as joggers, wearing a ...

The WhatsApp Group That Nearly Killed Me

I joined by accident. I swear. One moment I was signing the permission slip for ...

The Birthday Party That Broke Me

It started with a Pinterest board and ended with me crying in the car, inhaling ...

Ryan Meets the Kids: An Awkwardly Sweet Afternoon

There’s nothing quite like the stomach-dropping anxiety of introducing your children to someone you’re dating. ...

What I Learned in Spain That’s Changing How I Parent

Coming home from Barcelona was a bit like jumping off a sun-warmed lilo into a ...

From Sangria to Sippy Cups: Navigating Co-Parenting Realities Post-Spain

I don’t know what I was expecting, walking back into my ex’s house after a ...

The 3rd date…

Right. So. The third date. Supposedly, this is the one that counts. The decider. Not ...

Doing Something for ME (aka Booking my First International Flight!)

Well, I did it. I actually booked a Spanish course. Not just any course—an immersive course ...

Daydreams, Kids’ Chaos, and a New Adventure in Spanish

Waking up the morning after a great date is a strange mix of giddiness and ...

Second Date Shenanigans: A Night of Popcorn, Dumplings, and Butterflies

Dating as a mom of three is like playing a high-stakes game of Tetris—except the ...

Finding Balance as a Mom: Tips for Navigating Love, Parenting, and Self-Care

Motherhood is… a lot. A lot of love, a lot of noise, a lot of ...

How to Handle Toddler Tantrums: A Survival Guide

You ever lock eyes with another parent across the grocery store while your toddler loses ...

When Motherhood Meets New Beginnings: A Peek Into My Unexpected Adventure

It was one of those mornings where the coffee just wasn’t doing its damn job. ...

A Day Out and an Evening Adventure: Juggling Mom Life and Me Time

It was one of those rare sunny Saturdays in Astoria. You know, the kind that ...

Raising Confident Kids: Practical Tips for Parents

Confidence. Big word. We all want our kids to have it, but what does that ...

7 Tips for Reducing Overwhelm as a Mom

Motherhood is just a long series of WTF moments stitched together with caffeine and pure ...

Rainy Day Survival Guide: Fun Indoor Activities for Kids

Rain. All day. Stuck inside with kids who’ve got the energy of caffeinated squirrels. Nope. ...

Conquering the Morning Rush: Tips for Stress-Free School Mornings

Mornings with kids are a joke. Not a funny one. The kind that makes you ...

Surviving Sick Days: A Guide to Keeping Your Sanity When the Kids Are Down

It starts with a cough. Just one, at first. Then another. Then before you know ...

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