Archive - Is My Kid the Asshole?

Why So Many Moms Are "Touched Out"

An interview with author Amanda Montei about motherhood & misogyny.

21 hrs ago •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

The Ultimate Gift Guide for Burned Out Parents

Easy gifts for your kids and your loved ones.... and, yes, yourself!

Dec 13 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

Who Does Parenting Advice Actually Serve?

Hint: It's often not kids, and it's definitely not moms.

Dec 6 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

Raising Empowered Girls in a Misogynistic World

An interview with clinical psychologist and author Jo-Ann Finkelstein.

Dec 3

November 2024

How Was Your Thanksgiving?

Venting is definitely allowed.

Nov 29 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

It's Fine If Your Kids Ruin Thanksgiving

Goodbye, parental holiday shame

Nov 26 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

It's been a year, and I'm so grateful to you.

Nov 22 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

Kids Are Like Plants

And not merely because I often almost kill them by accident.

Nov 19 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

What Does It Mean to Be Kind?

It's not the same as being nice.

Nov 15 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

Let's Raise Kids Who Will Vote for Black Women

On the pressing need to teach kids about sexism and racism — and how to do it.

Nov 12 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

How Have You Talked with Your Kids About the Election?

Let's share stories.

Nov 7 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

Links to Get You Through the Day

Blerghhhhhhhhhh

Nov 5 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

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