From one laid-back parent-to-another!
Weekly doses of sanity, humor, and practical advice for parents tackling the elementary and middle school years—never more than five minutes of your time.
Written by
Amarja Pawar, +1
Oct 15, 2026
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4 min read
12-year olds shouldn’t behave like 25-year olds, and what it costs them
Oct 8, 2026
5 min read
How much is hormones and how much is disrespect you should be addressing?
Oct 1, 2026
Nobody talks about it and you can't opt out of something nobody admits is happening
Sep 24, 2026
What happens when you become your kid's personal assistant
Sep 17, 2026
It isn't information about your child. It's information about you.
Sep 10, 2026
6 min read
What to say when you're declining, when you're worried, and how to tell those apart
Sep 3, 2026
What to think about before signing them up in a sport
Aug 27, 2026
The difference between exposing your kid to things and demanding they be good at them
Aug 20, 2026
What they actually need in that moment and how to hold back