Let’s face it, benign neglect parenting is trending in 2024 for a good reason. It’s about letting go a little while still caring deeply.. It’s not that you’ve thrown in the towel on raising well-rounded kids, it’s that you’re tired of being an on-call activities director 24/7. Enter "benign neglect"—the new parenting trend that tells…

Parenting throws curveballs at us constantly, but some challenges leave you scratching your head, like when your kid suddenly decides they want to be called something you find absolutely ridiculous. Maybe it’s a nickname, a character name, or just something completely off the wall. You know the one - “Captain Mega-Chicken,” or “Fluffytail” (yes, seriously),…

Co-parenting can be a chaotic mess on its own, but toss in three dogs, two kids, and the smallest car possible, and it’s a total circus. While he’s off on a business trip, I’m left not only with the kids but also his two dogs—and let’s be real, I love them. But my old dog?…

Let’s talk about it, mums: the back-to-school chaos is real. You think you’re ready, shoes are bought, uniforms are ironed, and school lunches are prepped. But then, bam! The morning comes, and it feels like the universe is actively working against you. Sound familiar? Here’s the brutal truth: getting the kids out the door in…

Let’s face it—summer hits, school’s out, and suddenly the screens become a lifeline. But how much screen time is too much? In 2024, we’re all stuck in the same damn struggle: keep the kids entertained without turning them into zombies. The 2024 "Guidelines" (That We All Ignore) The experts say kids aged 6 and up…

It’s July, and even though we’re all soaking up the summer, the back-to-school panic is sneaking in. If you’re tired of the usual mad rush and want to avoid the last-minute sh*tshow, now’s the time to get on it. And no, we’re not doing it the “Pinterest-perfect” way—just the way that actually works. 2024 School…