Parenting

2 min

Thirty 30-Day Challenges

Quarantine has put a lot of people deep into their thoughts. What am I doing with my life? Am I where I want to be? Am I living my best...

Gwenna Laithland

3 min

A Mom's Bill of Rights

We all have mom-guilt. Or at least you do or you wouldn't be here. Tell me I'm wrong. Mom-Guilt is this constant pervasive fear that we...

You're a Bad Mom & Other Lies Mom Guilt Told You Podcast Show Notes

Gwenna Laithland

2 min

You're a Bad Mom & Other Lies Mom Guilt Told You Podcast Show Notes

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This episode of The Momma Cusses Podcast is thanks to our sponsors: Cannasmack...

Essential Parenting Reads (or Listens) from Momma Cusses

Gwenna Laithland

3 min

Essential Parenting Reads (or Listens) from Momma Cusses

I am not typically a fan of traditional parenting...anything. Standard mom groups end up full of sanctimommies who are faking it just...

How to Go to the Grocery Store With Toddlers

Gwenna Laithland

3 min

How to Go to the Grocery Store With Toddlers

First, do not attempt to brave the grocery store solo with toddlers. · If this is unavoidable, arrive at grocery store. Understand that...

The Difference Between a Good Parent and a Bad Parent

Gwenna Laithland

4 min

The Difference Between a Good Parent and a Bad Parent

Parenting is hard. We spend a considerable amount of time convincing ourselves not to do something stupid.

Gwenna Laithland

5 min

How to be A Writing Mom

5:30 AM — Angrily dismiss the naively optimistic alarm you set last night convinced you’d get up before all the rest of the house and get...

Gwenna Laithland

5 min

A Complete Guide to Parental Freak Outs

Germs Age 0–3 months Hi! Thanks for stopping by. Before you come in, please know that our sweet Baby Emmaleigh-Oliviamelia has precisely...

So You Had a Baby? Your New Normal Is On Its Way, I Promise

Gwenna Laithland

5 min

So You Had a Baby? Your New Normal Is On Its Way, I Promise

There she is. This tiny creature wrapped up in your arms is a blessing, a gift, a mind-blowing addition to this world. And she’s yours....

If I'd Known I'd Have to Give Up Snacks, I Might Have Had Fewer Kids

Gwenna Laithland

4 min

If I'd Known I'd Have to Give Up Snacks, I Might Have Had Fewer Kids

The internet is pretty clear that spawning miniature humans comes with sacrifice. You give up free time, autonomy, and the ability to pee...

Open Letters to the Makers of Kid's Stuff

Gwenna Laithland

3 min

Open Letters to the Makers of Kid's Stuff

To the producer of the little squeeze pouches of food: First, let me say you are geniuses. Squeezies are a way of life in my home....

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