Mary Widdicks

I Tried a Couch to 5K Training Plan With My 9-Year-Old, and It Improved More Than Our Fitness

The first time my 9-year-old came to me with concerns about his weight and physical appearance, I wasn't prepared.

Children Are Mirrors From Which We Can't Look Away

Putting a Baby to Bed in 75 Consistent Steps

Sleep experts say a consistent bedtime routine is the key to getting your baby to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.

The Weirdest Place I've Gotten My Boobs Out While Breastfeeding

Have you ever stopped and thought about — and I mean really contemplated — all the place you've had your boobs out as a breastfeeding mother?

Things Toddlers Love About Summer That Parents Totally Don't Understand

I remember Summer vacations as a child: sleeping until noon, watching movies at the drive-in, swimming, and biking, and the ever-present smell of sunscreen on everything in the house.

I Plan My Family Road Trips Around Walmarts — and You Should Too

Why Toddlers Are Basically Every Horror Movie Villain Ever

A Mom's Awkward Experience With Contraception

All the Cocktails That Pair Best With Your Toddler's Tantrums

During my prekid life, I fancied myself something of a wine snob.

Why Children Are Basically the World’s Best Trolls

The other day as I sat pondering on the toilet (as you do when you're a mom of three small children) I heard frantic rustling coming from the playroom, immediately followed by shrieks of some combination of excitement and horror.

Your Kids' Personalities Have Nothing to Do With Your Parenting Style

I barely remember it.

Why It's Good to Fail in Front of Your Kids