“Bedtime Negotiations” by Cherie Parenteau
I have always tried to include three-year-old Gus in the decision-making. For example, we have discussed at length the pros and cons of wearing a snowsuit to bed.
Tag: Go the Fuck to Sleep
“Single Parent’s Guide to Practically Parenting” by Ren Walt
Your little one needs an established routine. Sufficient carbohydrates, calcium, iron. Limited sugar. Sufficient sleep: eleven to thirteen hours a night. Limited screen time….
“The Woman and the Monster” by Stephanie Katz
One morning, a woman gave birth to a monster. The monster had red skin and howled all day and all night. The woman sobbed when she held the monster….
“Autism Shmautism” by Tamar Jacobs
Autism is you’ve got to say it louder. No, a little quieter. Wait, you have to look at her honey because she didn’t hear . . .
“You’re in My Space” by Lisa Cole
It was 6:25 am when 4 year old Brianna tiptoed into our bedroom. Dim morning light bounced off her damp cheeks. “Mommy,” she said, chin quivering, “I . . . don’t . . . feel ‘dood . . .”
“Pancakes” by A.M. Haynes
“Don’t like it! Don’t like it!” the tiny human shouted at me.
“Gavin and the Paci Pirate” by Joseph Schwartzburt
The Paci Pirate covets pacifiers. Binkies. Numnums . . . what have you.
“Why They Call The Cops On Us” by Nkosi Ife Bandele
I knew I had made a mistake in thinking I could leave my children unattended for even one minute!