Life
It’s not too late for this mom to tackle algebra
Another week has gone by when I didn’t use algebra. OK, maybe that’s not true. Algebra probably came…
Life
North Cascades National Park is a family treasure
On August 25th the National Parks Service turns 100, and many of our parks are becoming victims of…
Life
Summer brings sunshine and stress
This is the point in summer vacation where I lock myself in the bathroom, turn on the fan…
Life
Slipcover battleline: Taking a stand against grime
What germs are you sitting on when you relax on the sofa?
Life
Parents’ battle against the sun turns ugly
Summer is here and battle lines have been drawn. The Sunscreen War is in full force. The first…
Life
Why a dirty car is actually a vital tool for a busy parent
“You do realize your car smells, right?” my sister asked me after climbing into my passenger seat.
Life
Learning to love and let live old features of my 1984 home
Why am I, like so many Americans, obsessed with making older homes look like they were newly constructed?
Life
Stepping up for the Fatherhood Olympic Games
Dads of Snohomish County, there might not be tickets to Rio in your future, but that doesn’t mean…
Life
The kid’s birthday party ain’t what it used to be
When I was a little girl growing up in the 1980s, birthday parties were carbon copies of each…
Life
24 hours in the life of debut author Jennifer Bardsley
11:38 p.m. It’s two weeks before the launch of my Young Adult novel, “Genesis Girl,” which comes out…
Life
Wear orange June 2 for common sense gun laws
I am not normally the type of woman who plans out her wardrobe to the very last accessory,…
Life
Some kids need problem-solving skills as well as consequences
It doesn’t matter what parenting book you crack open, there is almost always a chapter on consequences. When…
Life
The origin story: How this whole column began
Tomorrow marks the four-year-anniversary of “I Brake for Moms” and I want to express what a pleasure it…
Life
How to score your Mothers Day experience
Congratulations, Moms! Your special day is finally here. Now’s your chance to grade it.
Life
Consider the history behind hurtful words
The list of words you can’t say seems to get longer every year, and rightly so. Words have…
Life
Give kids with dyslexia the right recipe to succeed
The end of school is in sight, and this means that parents are asking themselves the big question:…
Life
A goose in every pot … and off the playground
Every Tuesday the parking lot at the Carol Rowe Memorial Food Bank located at Edmonds United Methodist Church…
Life
New dog Merlin brings out the best in my kids
The tired-old story goes like this: Kids beg their mom for a dog. The kids swear up and…