Author Archives: Valerie Williams

Professional Troll Suggests Kelly Clarkson’s Weight Will Harm Her Child‏

British TV personality Katie Hopkins targeted Kelly Clarkson in a series of fat-shaming Tweets and also, in an interview with ET. More »

Moms Shouldn’t Have To Negotiate For Every Second Of Alone Time They Get

We all know mothers who either think they’re not worth it or that they are too needed to take some time to themselves, and this is so unfair. It is one of my chief mom “causes” to remind every mother I know that they shouldn’t have to negotiate for every second of alone time they get. More »

Kudos To Whoever Raised These Students Who Bypassed Their Senior Prank To Shower Their Principal With Praise‏

When we hear the term “senior prank”, it conjures images of playful, yet, unsavory doings by giddy teens on their way out of high school. My senior class did not do one, but I saw other classes that did and they were always funny, but never particularly inspiring or kind. A senior class in Wichita, KS went in a different direction and the result is so fantastic. More »

19 Kids And Counting: Jim Bob Gets To Play Police Officer And Ben Is Dumber Than Ever

Last night’s episodes of 19 Kids and Counting were illuminating, to say the least. We learned the true extent of Ben Seewald’s stupidity and also, just how bitchy Jessa’s Resting Bitch Face can be. More »

UVA Frat Throws Bombs Over Baghdad Party And Has No Idea Why People Are Upset

In more news of fraternities doing completely stupid things, we have news of a UVA frat holding a party with a rather offensive and hurtful theme and seeing absolutely nothing wrong with it. The Zeta Psi fraternity threw a Bombs Over Baghdad party claiming that it was an Outkast-themed party (they have a song with that title) and it did not go over very well with UVA’s Iraqi students. More »

Indoor Playgrounds Are Disgusting And More Reasons Winter Sucks

The northeast has had a positively horrific winter and it’s done me in as a parent. Most days in the last month, it was so cold we could hardly get from the car to the front door of our house without our noses burning from the frigid air. Pipes are freezing, cars are dying-this is not weather meant to sustain human life. More »

10 Things You Will Find In Your Kid’s Backpack That Are Not Homework

My kids are not terribly messy in general but they both have the tendency to hang on to things. It may be partly my fault as I am a sentimental sap and keep far too many of their childhood chotchkies but sometimes, I just cannot understand why they keep certain items. Emptying their backpacks is a daily episode of “WTF Is This?” More »

Josh And Anna Duggar Reveal Sex Of Their 4th Baby, And It’s Not What We Were Hoping For

We have news from the Duggar front and you guys, it’s bumming me out. We all know that Josh and Anna Duggar are expecting their fourth child and this morning, they announced the sex of their newest addition. I have to admit, I was hoping for the opposite. Drum roll, please. More »

10 Ways Parenthood Is Like Pledging A Sorority

I pledged a sorority in college but did not finish before becoming a member. Those weeks were easily the toughest in my life up until that point (hence, quitting) and I never thought anything could compare to how difficult it was. That is, until I had my first child. More »

What We're Reading:

Never-Before-Seen Photos from Jessa Duggar's Wedding
Source: OK!
Tween Girls Charged with Murdering Older Brother
Source: Newser
Son Shot Hedge-Fund Dad Over Allowance Cut
Source: Newser
5 Celebrities Who Breastfeed in Public
Source: Newser
The Truth Behind Beyonce's Second Pregnancy Revealed!
Source: OK!

You Can’t Force Your Kids To Enjoy The Same Sports As You‏

Between my husband and I, we played several sports growing up that we were eager to have our own kids try. As they get older, they are showing clear talent and affinity for certain things and we are trying hard to listen to them instead of imposing our own preferences. It is easier said than done. More »

Mr. Rogers Paid The Attention To Children That Wasn’t Expected From Their Parents

The voice coming from the screen is soothing and he seems like he really gets it. He understands your little kid problems and he knows exactly what to say, so there you sit, mesmerized. That man is the one and only Mr. Rogers, and looking back, he paid us kids the kind of attention that simply was not expected of our parents at the time. More »

What You May (Not) Have Missed: The Oscars, Madonna’s Fallen And She Can’t Get Up, And Lady Gaga Has A New Role

Welcome to our new column of pop culture briefings for busy moms! We know how hard it is to keep up with entertainment news with everything else you have going on so we will try to do it for you. More »

Try To Remember Your Own Childhood When You Deal With Your Kid’s First Crush

Sometimes, you find that your own experience can be very helpful when guiding your child as they navigate a situation. This is happening to me now as my daughter confessed to me her first crush. I was not prepared for the flood of emotion I felt and also, the intense worry that I would handle it the wrong way. More »

19 Kids And Counting: Jessa’s Dress And Planning The World’s Most No-Fun wedding

Another week, another dispatch from Duggar Land and this one was a doozy. Guys, I have never seen a more unimpressed bride than Jessa Duggar. This girl wants to get to The Sex and be left alone and it just could not be more obvious. More »

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