Dolores
Raising a type-A child when you’re type-B
Motherhood doesn't come with a manual. I've learned that much already. As much as I wish it did, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't follow it. I'm not a type-A, listen to the rules, and...
Raising a mini-me and looking into the mirror
Raising a mini-me is a thrill. I watch my daughter and see myself in everything she does. For example, her sweet soul helps people when they’re feeling sad, her thirst for knowledge, and her...
Watching sports when you don’t like them
I may embark on several journeys throughout my life, but I know I'll succeed at them because I am a mom, and if I can succeed in raising tiny humans, then I can succeed at...
S/O to the stay at home moms
Parenting is hard. Dare I say mommy-ing is harder—all the stress, tears, and multiple personalities that come out in one day. And then there's taking care of the actual children. That's why I want to...
The Morning I Tried to Take My Vitamins
One morning, I was trying to take my vitamins--in the morning--when I’m supposed to. This is what actually happened:
As I reached into the fridge to grab the probiotics, I saw there was an open...
Why I Work Out:: I’m Doing It for Me
Working out. For a long time I had a membership to a gym because I felt like I was supposed to. I did it so I could get discounts on the classes they offered...
Give Homework a Chance
I’m a fan of homework.
There, I said it. I feel better now. Homework is something we come across on a long path of lifelong learning. I don’t believe in three hours of homework...
The Joys of Motherhood:: How Did I End Up Here?
Ah, the joys of motherhood. On the surface it seems easy, right? With all the self-help books out there and friends who have procreated before you, what could possibly go wrong? Let me tell...
Different is Beautiful
My daughter and I stopped at the gas station the other day to grab some soda and a snack. We were talking in Croatian like always and the lady behind us smiled at me...
The Hard Conversations About Harassment
Recently, I was part of heated debate online about a man who was accused of sexual harassment. Suddenly, the comments were turned off to eliminate any words that may be said in the heat...