Why parents need a little escape right now (and a little something to help with that)
Even though we're starting to dip our toe in a bit of normalcy these days - with kids in school and the world opening up a bit more - the idea of getting a little respite from the daily grind still sounds magical. We've all done our best to find those silver linings,...
Jellies shoes are back! Here are 7 favorite styles for kids, teens, and those of us who may actually remember the 80s
I couldn't be more excited that jellies shoes are back, because these were my absolute favorite 80s fashion trend as a kid. Well, friendship bracelets were totally rad too. And I did love my tie-dye everything. Let's just say I'm thrilled that some of my favorite 80s...
7 outstanding high school or college graduation gift books: On stepping into the arena, dreaming with eyes wide open, and professional troublemaking (in the best possible way)
I've always been a fan of graduation gift books. When my daughter graduated from high school five years ago, the headmaster gifted each graduating senior a book with a personal message inside -- Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson. The...
5 messages about your relationship that high school graduates need to know, before they leave home
With my almost 17-year old graduating from high school this summer (WHAT?), I've been spending a lot of time thinking about the things she needs to know before she leaves. Suddenly, I've got an urgency to make sure she remembers how to boil an egg or hang dry her...
Manicures are not self-care: Why moms need to recenter ourselves in our own lives | Spawned Ep 237
This week on Spawned, I loved chatting with Nina Restieri. entrepreneur and MomAgenda founder, and author of the new book Overcoming the Mom-Life Crisis: Ditch the Guilt, Put Yourself on the To-Do List, and Create A Life You Love. The book is filled with terrific,...
10 cool vaccination t-shirts that let people know, even when you’re walking around (safely) without a mask.
Vaccination t-shirts are more than a trend, they may be kind of important to you. I have seen so many people tell me that they are thrilled to be vaccinated, they're ready to take off their masks outside or with friends -- but they don't want people to think they're...
Connecting with your teens and tweens: A simple, free way you’ll both enjoy!
A couple of weeks ago, I was chatting with my friend, who also happens to be a therapist, about how hard it's been to find ways to connect with my tweens and teens. I couldn't quite put my finger on why, because if you're like me, you've seen them a whole lot more...
Taking the stress out of the college application process | Spawned Ep 237
It's kind of crazy to think we started this site writing about cool swaddles and baby carriers, and now we're thinking about...college applications. (Insert sobbing emoji x 100000.) And yes, it's stressful. So we turned to one of the most knowledgeable, supportive,...
Save 40% on these cool Star Wars clothes that kids will wear long after May the Fourth.
Being Star Wars Day and all, I was so excited to discover that one of our favorite small-label children's clothing brands, Nununu, launched a Star Wars clothing collection for kids. I was even more excited to see that it's all 40% off for a limited time! With sizes...
7 incredible aspects of The American Families Plan you may not have caught. It’s a big f*cking deal (to paraphrase a certain current president)
Watching President Biden describe some of the details of his American Families Plan this week -- well, it's made me emotional. It's so much of what we've hoped for. And frankly, so much of what our own parents and even grandparents have hoped for. This is big. For...