Category Archives: writing

March 28, 2014 · 8:14 am

The Night The Cheese Melted

I’m proud to be up on Mamalode again today with an essay called “Invasion” about an unforgettable dinner that went terribly wrong when Parmesan cheese did the unthinkable.  The inconceivable.  The unimaginable.  It melted.

I write about all facets of motherhood, but I’m grateful whenever an opportunity comes along to write about having a kid with sensory processing disorder, because so many parents deal with it and so many of them think they’re alone.

Whether your kids are picky eaters, sensory picky eaters, or total foodies, we can all relate to the undeniable fact that feeding our children at every age and stage is a big (hard, complicated, and stressful) deal.

Please read, like, comment on, and share “Invasion” by clicking on this link:

http://mamalode.com/story/detail/invasion

As always, thanks for reading!

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February 21, 2014 · 8:05 am

No Means No. Except When It Doesn’t.

No means no is a pretty good rule to live by.  Except when you’re a parent.  Then, the meaning of no is way more complicated.

I’m so honored to be a new contributing writer at Mamalode.com and to share with you my first post chosen for publication, “The Meaning of No.”

Click –> HERE <– to read it.

(Holy crap!  I’ve been published!)

Okay guys.  I stink at asking for favors, but here’s what I need you to do:

Read it.  Even if you read the original version of this essay on my blog, click through and read it again.  The more people who click through to Mamalode.com, the more street cred I’ll gain for future writing gigs.

Like it.  Retweet it.  Favorite it.  Go crazy with it on social media.

Comment on it on Mamalode.com.  I promise I’ll respond!  Think about all the freakin’ times you’ve said no to your kids and immediately wished you hadn’t.  I’ve already said no this morning at least a dozen times for no good reason at all!

Last but not least, SHARE IT!  Send the link to every Mama you know who has struggled with the word “no,” which I bet is all of them!

I’m a Grateful Mama for your support!

(Holy crap!  I’ve been published!)

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