Wisdom Archives - Mommy Shorts

06/05/24

A Father’s Day Gift Guide for Every Type of Dad!

I asked AI to write a Father’s Day gift guide introduction “in the style of Ilana Wiles.

08/01/22

Back to School Shopping and Budgeting with Spruce

When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait to go back to school shopping to get new and exciting outfits, but Harlow usually shoots me down by saying her current stuff is “just fine.”

09/08/21

Full Time RV Living With Kids – Is it Right for Your Family?

If you have ever wondered if your family is a good candidate for full time RV living, Kay Apkan of “The Mom Trotter” will take you through all the pros and cons to consider.

03/09/21

Meghan’s Story has the Second Act Diana Would Have Wanted

I am glad that Meghan and Harry got out. Sometimes changing an institution is not worth sacrificing yourself.

03/08/21

13 Books to Read to Your Kids about Rule Breaking, Trailblazing Women

These books are far from all the books out there about amazing women, but these are the ones that line our bookshelf and have had the greatest impact on my girls.

03/04/21

Can We Still Read Dr. Seuss to Our Kids?

“We should not judge Theodor Geisel by today’s standards, but we must evaluate his books that we decide to share with children using today’s standards.”

02/18/21

23 Children’s Books About Black History and Black Trailblazers

I believe it’s our parental duty (white parents especially) to show our kids what a huge impact Black people have had on American History and culture. Children’s books are a great start.

02/12/21

Getting Emotional Support from Snoopy

“Take Care with Peanuts” is a new free educational resource which teaches lessons about wellness, community, and environmental engagement. Their first activity is perfect for Valentine’s Day.

02/10/21

32 Movies About Black History that All Families Should Watch

Movies about Black history are a great way to educate our kids about race issues that our country has faced in the past and help them understand the inequalities that we are still dealing with today.

02/01/21

Feeling Hope on Inauguration Day

The moment that broke me was when the Obamas entered. I was a puddle. What an incredible win for human decency and progress.

01/08/21

Turning off the News and Trying to Explain What’s Happening to My Kids

Last night, as I lay in my bed glued to the TV, Harlow walked in. “Mom! Let’s play a game!” I looked at her and realized I really hadn’t given her the time of day in almost 24 hours.

11/02/20

A Final Reminder to Vote

After 2016, no one can go into this election with certainty of the outcome. We’ve been there before and it bit us in the ass. So, I’ve been losing sleep thinking about all the WHAT IFs.

10/29/20

My Dad Put Up His First Political Yard Sign

My dad and I have not always agreed on politics. He is very liberal in some ways but not so much in other ways. We have had many heated family debates in my adult life.

10/27/20

Bedtime Stories Just Got an Upgrade

Every night, I read a book to Mazzy and Harlow. Then I lie down in bed with them and they ask me to tell them another story. It’s become a running joke that I always fall asleep somewhere in the middle.

10/21/20

A Vote for the Planet is Vote for Our Kids

The election is crucial for many reasons, but one major reason is the health of our planet. Scientists say that in order to make meaningful change in reversing some of the damage humans have done to the earth, we need to act now.