WWF Smackdown – Why I Sometimes Let ‘Em Duke it Out

You WHAT?!!! Yes, I know. Some of you are already in an uproar and that's perfectly fine. But if you hang with me for a few moments, I will prove to you why sometimes, letting your children figure things out on their own is the BEST thing you, as a parent, will ever do. Now, … Continue reading WWF Smackdown – Why I Sometimes Let ‘Em Duke it Out

Understanding How Boys and Girls Think

Boys and Girls: They Are Different Because They Think Different As a parent of both a male and female child, I've learned a powerful truth: boys and girls are different. Not the most profound thing you've heard today, I know. Still, aside from the obvious anatomical differences, boys and girls differ in a very unique … Continue reading Understanding How Boys and Girls Think

Understanding the Difference Between Boys and Girls

Can You Cut Me A Little Man Slack, Please? Man Slack Defined What exactly is 'man slack'? Good question. The Mommy-ness Dictionary of Handy-Dandy Sayings for Tween Boys (aka the Selena report) outlines the definition as the following: "the act of loosening or easing chore burdens and household responsibilities for tween boys for the expressed … Continue reading Understanding the Difference Between Boys and Girls

Things My Children Taught Me About Love

  Love Lessons Learned Hello and welcome to the Cochran Insanity-Laugh-Til-It-Hurts hour with your host Selena Cochran and her wanna be trusty sidekicks Obi Malcolm Wan Kenobi and Princess Riah, illustrious ruler of Bratz Barbie kingdom. In this segment, your Most Awesome Head Mommy of the Universe will discuss what her sidekicks taught her about love. And … Continue reading Things My Children Taught Me About Love

Poo Vay Maw Parlatwoket?

Allow me to introduce you to french--sort of. Every night, for the past 11 years, my son and I have a routine: I say it's bed time and he tries to convince me otherwise. I tuck him in and he always remembers he forgot something in the kitchen, dining room or any other room downstairs. And finally, … Continue reading Poo Vay Maw Parlatwoket?