One week 'til Elf on the Shelf is over

Giving birth is a major medical event . Sure, millions of people do it, and some people do it with very little medical interference, but it's still a big deal. You're in an immense amount of pain and discomfort, and it takes every bit of energy you've got. Not to mention, it's a visceral experience. Your body is doing things it has never done before. All that to say it's understandable that you would be choosy about who's in the delivery room when you're getting it done. Common sense says it sh…

Grow up, mom

"I don't even celebrate Christmas"

Poor kid

If they wanted the window seat so bad, they should have paid extra to reserve it...

Commuting to work is a necessary evil that most of the working world has to deal with. Aside from those lucky remote workers, most of us have to figure out a way to get our behinds to the office and back every single day. If you're especially blessed, you might live within walking distance from your job. But most of us either have to drive or use public transportation to get where we need to go. It might not be a fun part of having a job, but it is a necessary one. And the thing with jobs is th…

Never look down your nose at the guy who makes more money than you in tips

"So if there are any parents reading this story, please keep an eye on your children..."

Gift-giving is not everyone's skill, but most adult humans can be sure about one thing: Trash is not an adequate present for any occasion.

They see his parents on Christmas Eve and then spend Christmas Day at your house–what more do you want?

Family dinners can bring out all kinds of clashes within a family unit

She didn't think to ask

Children need positive reinforcement . If we were never told we're good at something, or that our efforts paid off, we might never follow up on our interests. Sure, there's such a thing as over-praising or infantilizing, where we over-blow our children's achievements, thus giving them a distorted sense of reality. This can be a fine line to walk. But when your child genuinely accomplishes something worth praising, it is our job as parents to praise them. Even if it means putting a little more w…

Parental guidance suggested

'[Apparently] I was being selfish for keeping something so meaningful to our family locked away'