Slurs and Hate Speech: The Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore
35 years after I first felt the pain of an ableist insult, “-tard” has suddenly become a politically fashionable suffix. It’s not casual or funny. It’s hate speech.
35 years after I first felt the pain of an ableist insult, “-tard” has suddenly become a politically fashionable suffix. It’s not casual or funny. It’s hate speech.
There are challenges that come with a big family. Constant comments from strangers and lots of mouths to feed. But there is one challenge I find the hardest.
Sometimes you need to be your child’s advocate when you’re dealing with a doctor or dentist that is not giving them the respect and kindness children deserve when receiving medical care.
I never imagined I would be teaching my daughter about make-up at such a young age. But the there are lessons about beauty I want her to learn from me.
Kristen lost her voice this week. Literally. And she’s wondering if there’s a deeper meaning beyond the cold-induced hoarseness or if it’s just a cold.
School break is upon us. At Alpha Mom we have plenty ideas for the crafty. So, we thought it would only be fair to present some for the not so-crafty. Enjoy!
Normal things that most families do together like eating dinner, going for ice cream, or even getting to church on time require a hilarious amount of effort.
Basic and invaluable advice for parents on kids’ personal safety.
Are you feeling the crush of summer? Here are 3 simple tips to help you get your parenting summer groove back.
Parenting is a 24/7 job and you can’t always be expected to bring your A game. Sometimes we relax on the job and that is more than okay.
I didn’t have to snoop when he was in grade school. All of his classmates lived in our neighborhood, so I already knew most of the parents. I also regularly volunteered in the classroom. But now he’s in a big school that combines three different neighborhoods, and I only volunteer when under court order. That means I don’t know anything about the kids he now wants to hang out with, and since he’s no help at all, I have to dig.
Self-care isn’t just about treating yourself to something special. For many people, it’s just giving yourself the simple, everyday necessities.
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Bethany of BethanyActually shares a moving personal story about mother judgment, patience and simple acts of kindness to other mothers. We are all in this together. Thank you Bethany. A must-read.
Car seat safety guidelines are regularly updated. Take our little quiz to see how you do on three important recommendations.
Because that’s what we do in our house. We blame our kids’ less desirable characteristics on our partner’s gene pool.
Halloween is coming and we think this is the perfect time to talk about the best toothbrushes for getting the job done right.
How do you make better use of family time during the school year to keep things feeling light instead of hurried? New habits and purposeful plans are key.
Make a name acrostic using your kids’ best character traits to encourage them.
The idea of a lazy, 1970’s inspired summer sounds fun but the reality is – I need to keep my kids busy at summer camp so I can get my work done and keep my sanity.