It is often said that moms have superpowers, and I know it’s true, because before I was a mom, I was an auntie. And I was so bad at being an auntie. I was so much worse at that than I am at being a mom. medium.com/frazzled/i-w...

Dear Madison, I could use some help. What should a worn-out mother-of-two do when her daughter shuts herself in her room over another silly argument about getting her first phone? medium.com/frazzled/ask...

As a therapist, my parenting style is a little different from the average bear. I know that while my son is in early childhood, the focus is on labeling emotions and co-regulation of those emotions. medium.com/frazzled/my-...

“I’m starting this timer now,” I said, tapping my phone. “And if you’re able to wait fifteen minutes, you’ll get another marshmallow.” By @richiezabo.bsky.social medium.com/frazzled/my-...

Ma’am? Ma’am. Hi. Yes, I speak English, and I can hear you shouting questions at me, even over the screams of roughly two hundred children in the wave pool I’m supervising. medium.com/frazzled/sev...

Ever have a day when you started to wonder if you might be a terrible parent? Well, as long as you didn’t tell your child that a monster lives in their closet, you’re probably doing better than me… medium.com/frazzled/mon...

1. You entreat the nearest adult to immediately get you a meal-ready-to-eat (MRE). medium.com/frazzled/qui...

Reading the books for the first time as a parent is an interesting experience because the thing that jumps off almost every page is that the parents in The Baby-sitters Club do practically ZERO CHILDCARE! By @aknott21.bsky.social medium.com/frazzled/why...

Noise-Canceling Headphones: Give Mom the most comfortable way to silence questions like, “Did you like my voice solo at the spring concert?” medium.com/frazzled/tho...

My Dearest Wife, As I have just heard the crackle of the monitor, all indications are that our youngest has awoken from his nap thirty minutes ahead of expected. medium.com/frazzled/let...

To matriarchs everywhere: it fills me with shame to say that before I gave birth, I failed to recognize your game. medium.com/frazzled/oh-...

I don’t know what led you to try it. Maybe you’re a tree-hugging vegan. Maybe you’re a trad parent worried that processed food might contain woke chemicals. By @katieburgess.bsky.social medium.com/frazzled/its...

MASON: Mason is a handsome boy filled with energy, curiosity, and a tremendous amount of contempt for you and everything you hold dear. medium.com/frazzled/ple...

Oh, heyyy, wow. Rhinovirus-C. It’s… good to see you. It’s been a while. Are you here for…? Oh. Visiting the neighbors. That’s nice. medium.com/frazzled/so-...

I didn’t deliberately set out to raise a child who would independently generate a fantastically viable scientific specimen, and I’m sure not going to apologise for it either. medium.com/frazzled/ait...

Dear Susan, It was Clara who told you about Santa and the Easter Bunny, wasn’t it? And laughed as you broke down crying. By @robplotkinwrites.bsky.social medium.com/frazzled/san...

Dear Mom and Dad, I’m reaching out because I just can’t take this anymore. Consider this an intervention of sorts. medium.com/frazzled/mom...

Does being called “cute” now mean she no longer considers me embarrassing? By @jenniferhaubrich.bsky.social medium.com/frazzled/faq...

My phone buzzes. I glance at the message while trying to remember where I left my phone. Erica wants to play with Em. Is she free this afternoon? By @ihidefrommykids.bsky.social medium.com/frazzled/my-...

Good morning, First of all, I want to extend a thank you for all your hard work yesterday on the Inconsolable Tantrum project. medium.com/frazzled/est...

Deep breaths Remind yourself how you reached this position. For real, though. Why is this happening? medium.com/frazzled/you...

Always check to make sure no loved ones or prized possessions stand between you and your target. By @robplotkinwrites.bsky.social medium.com/frazzled/qui...

Hair already perfectly cleaned and styled? Well, you’re in luck! You’re a prime candidate for my cosmetology services. medium.com/frazzled/i-a...

I’ve told my mother I need a birthday present for my friend. Surely, in the minute that followed, she ordered one. It’s not like she had anything else to do... By @lilyehirsch.bsky.social medium.com/frazzled/how...

As your daughter’s house league hockey volunteer manager, can I just say, WHAT A SEASON! By @ihidefrommykids.bsky.social medium.com/frazzled/you...

Another year. Another kids’ party. Yay me. medium.com/frazzled/i-m...

Where should I send this? I wouldn’t want it left unattended in your neighborhood. medium.com/frazzled/ins...

I awoke in agony in the middle of the night. It felt like someone was stabbing a sword directly through my back shoulder blade... medium.com/frazzled/ive...

Calm your senses Remind yourself how you got here. No, seriously, how did you get here? medium.com/frazzled/ron...

“Soft play is closed for the day. No, that is not children playing inside. I know… very disappointing.” No disease-ridden ball pits for us today. medium.com/frazzled/bar...

Excuse me? Do I want a what? I beg your pardon, sir! medium.com/frazzled/i-a...

December 28, 3:35 PM: Dear Mother, thank you for the dark chocolate bar which I see you’ve now mostly eaten. Signed, your child medium.com/frazzled/a-c...

“Get the sound machine,” they said. “Number one baby registry must-have. It will be a lifesaver!” Spoiler alert: it’s not. In fact, it may just be the end of me. medium.com/frazzled/rat...

INT. DINING ROOM — DUSK A family of four sits at a messy table. KRISTY (age 37) and MARK (39) look spent. JIMMY (10) and AMELIA (8) stare at their devices. medium.com/frazzled/lea...

Let’s face it, teens aren’t great for parents’ self-esteem. Here are some very specific mantras that might help!

I’m good enough, smart enough, and people over forty generally like me. By @lilyehirsch.bsky.social medium.com/frazzled/dai...

When I started reading The Hardy Boys to my five-year-old at bedtime, I never expected him to get so inspired that he’d become a detective himself. medium.com/frazzled/isn...

Date Apparent™ is an exciting, innovative new dating app for working single parents who really do not have time for this shit. medium.com/frazzled/a-g...

The sun’s not up yet, but you’re awake because a tiny human sat on your face and asked you to come to the couch to watch Bluey. medium.com/frazzled/you...

Mother, please, you needn’t worry about laboring away over those elaborate three-dish meals anymore. Why make lemon chicken, salad, and fresh sourdough when Dad has the capacity to get a big bag of corned beef sandwiches from the deli next to his office building? medium.com/frazzled/why...

1. You have developed an uncanny ability to always select the correctly sized Tupperware container for leftovers to within one ounce of what is needed, never overfilling. medium.com/frazzled/fif...

Step 1: Accept that the pile of laundry has surpassed “pile” status and is one sock away from federal landmark recognition. National Park status pending. By @sadiebitters.bsky.social medium.com/frazzled/how...

The Early Bird Their parent drops them off at least thirty minutes before the party starts for reasons that become obvious before the squealing of their SUV’s tires can no longer be heard. medium.com/frazzled/the...

You need a moment of peace. Your sensory bucket overflows more freely than your menstrual cup in perimenopause. By @ihidefrommykids.bsky.social medium.com/frazzled/par...

Hello, Franklin Elementary Families — here are some tips to help parents navigate this year’s endless onslaught of school dress-up days. By @richiezabo.bsky.social medium.com/frazzled/tip...

2. “I can’t tell if I’m using this right…. How do I — oh, okay. Never mind.” By @15thcgossipgirl.bsky.social medium.com/frazzled/ale...

My latest for @frazzledhumor.bsky.social: ‘Alexander Graham Bell’s Historic First Phone Call to Thomas Watson, or My 11-Year-Old’s Attempt to Call a Friend With My iPhone?’ medium.com/p/591156e0f68b

Dear fellow babies, I’m here to warn you about the potty: Whatever you do, don’t use it. medium.com/frazzled/the...

Q: The other day, over coffee, my friend started complaining about her kids. Apparently, her son has a bunch of missing homework assignments, and her daughter is a teenager who is only interested in texting and TikTok. By @lilyehirsch.bsky.social medium.com/frazzled/wha...

Greetings from your child’s new daycare! We are as thrilled to be a part of your family as you are of ours. That said, before we provide pricing, you’ll be required to schedule an in-person tour of our facility. By @sadiebitters.bsky.social medium.com/frazzled/wel...