Did you attend summer camp when you were younger? I went to a few sleepaway camps as a teen and remember signing songs by the campfire and eating s’mores. Lots of s’mores. But if your teens are like mine, these days they probably feel they are too old for traditional summer camp. Or it seems [Read More]
My Adult Child Moved Back Home—And I Have No Idea What My Role Is
Since my adult son moved back home after his college graduation, I’ve been surprised by how confusing my role as a parent has become. One moment it feels like we’re roommates — he comes and goes on his own schedule and sometimes I don’t see him for days. Other times it feels like we’re peers, [Read More]
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Halloween Fun: A Spooky Season Roundup from Experienced Bad Mom
Spooky season is upon us! I just learned this year that all the cools kids are calling it “Spooky Season” instead of Halloween, October, or Fall. What better way to celebrate my newfound Halloween wisdom than with a roundup of my favorite spooky season posts from years past? I’ve got it all covered—scary movies, costumes, [Read More]
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The Parenting Hack That Prepared My Kids for Adulthood—One Load at a Time
Why Teaching My Kids How to Do Their Laundry in Middle School Was One of My Best Parenting Decisions My own mom did my laundry until the day I left for college. Her motivation was love—she wanted to help me by giving me as much time as possible to study. As an over-achieving student, I [Read More]
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Scottish Things That Make Me Go Hmmm
My family took an awesome vacation to Scotland this summer. There was scenery, stories, and salmon. Pints in the pub and hikes through the heather. It was amazing! We had talked about making this trip for years as a way to celebrate that our kids achieved milestone graduations in 2025–my son from college and my [Read More]
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Raising Kids the Lazy Way: My Father’s Day Gift To You
As my daughter graduates high school this month, I’m taking a trip down memory lane. There were many parenting decisions and moments that got us to this point: honoring her princess phase, fighting back against the kindergarten machine, getting her mental health help, and on and on. But perhaps my biggest parenting win was my [Read More]
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What Parenting a Grown-Up College Kid Really Looks Like (Hint: It Involves Cheez-Its)
After four years that seem to have flown by faster than Maverick’s fighter jet in Top Gun, I am celebrating my oldest child’s graduation from college this month. When he started his pursuit of a college degree, he weighed 180 pounds and stood 6’2”. Now, he’s 210 pounds and 6’4”. Not only is he bigger, [Read More]
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