Essays

Oops, I Over-Coddled Again

I must continually remind myself: It's good for kids to have hard feelings.

Jan 17 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

Welcome to .... NOW WHAT!

New year, new newsletter!!!

Jan 14 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

How to Talk To Kids About the Wildfires

And why you might want to.

Jan 10 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

"Do You Have Any Fucking Clue How Trapped I Feel?"

"Nightbitch" explores the monotony and rage of modern motherhood — and suggests a way out.

Jan 7 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

The Newsletters You Loved (and Didn't) in 2024

Holy sh*t, what a year.

Dec 24, 2024 •

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, 2024 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

Who Does Parenting Advice Actually Serve?

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

Dec 6, 2024 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

It's Fine If Your Kids Ruin Thanksgiving

Goodbye, parental holiday shame

Nov 26, 2024 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

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

Nov 22, 2024 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

Kids Are Like Plants

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

Nov 19, 2024 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

What Does It Mean to Be Kind?

It's not the same as being nice.

Nov 15, 2024 •

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, 2024 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

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