Those of you who follow my social media channels may recall that I spent 2 days chaperoning my son’s 6th grade field trip to Toronto. My duties entailed riding a humongous motor coach for approximately 12 hours and escorting my group of four kids through one fort, one legislative assembly, one museum, one gigantic tower, [Read More]
Experienced Bad Mom’s Month in Review
I survived Back to School and am enjoying a breather before the insanity that is Halloween-Thanksgiving-Christmas descends upon us. It seems like the perfect time to review what’s been going in the EBM household this past month. Below, you’ll find a smattering of Facebook posts that only a few of you saw (since Facebook only [Read More]
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The Best Advice for Parents of Middle Schoolers
My oldest started middle school this week. In preparation of this momentous occasion, I watched Diary of a Wimpy Kid over and over. Its contemporary portrayal of the middle school years, and how the parents survive them, is all I’ve got to go on! Which got me thinking. Maybe there are others who have gone [Read More]
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How to Be the Best Mother to a Middle Schooler
My oldest enters middle school in about 6 weeks. I am not prepared. My educational background is in Early Childhood Education. I know all about what’s developmentally appropriate up to and including age 8. My mothering experience thus far has led me to keep both a 7-year-old and an 11-year-old alive and breathing. Perhaps they [Read More]
