Tag Archives: parenting
The Guardian
In fairness, the mental load can be hard to off-load. The burden is more than just buying the jumbo pack of paper towels it’s knowing exactly how frequently the paper towels run out (and where coupons are) Its being the … Continue reading
Pharmaceutical Sciences
When Maha Haq’s mother caught her smoking marijuana as a teenager, it changed her life forever. “My mom is a clinical researcher, an academic, so she told me I had to present a defense of why I was smoking,” Haq … Continue reading
Family Contributions
To make chores seem like not such a…well, chore, stop calling them that. Instead, they become “family contributions.” Teach your 2-year-old to collect dirty clothes into a basket. Have your 7-year-old water the plants. Give older kids first picks from … Continue reading
Parental Bribe
To declutter the kids rooms, consider bribes. Yes, bribes. Remove all toys except a few keepers. Give your child $20 and tell them every toy they retrieve will cost $1
Real Life of an MSW 