Stephanie, Author at Punky Moms - A Parenting Website For The Alternative Parent

Just Say Yes – Giving Our Kids A Choice

Hey you, yes you…you are a unicorn Just Say Yes Picture this: Your boss wakes you up at six thirty am. She’s standing over you and already telling you that you’ve made a mistake by […]

Turning 37. I just celebrated my 37th birthday with the list of shit I don't give a fuck about. I'm going rogue!

Going Rogue! How To Not Give A Fuck About Turning 37

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I turned thirty-seven last month. On the couch with my flu-ridden family all laying around, I silently celebrated. Not with cake, or a fancy dinner, but with lists. The first list I’m calling: SHIT I […]

The Hero Of My Shit

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Sometimes we run with reckless abandon at the person we {think we} want to be in our future. Whether we’re tromping clumsily down a dirt path pocked with ruts and holes or striding steadily on […]

Beware The Tiny Ninjas – Home Alone With The Kids

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I do it all the time. I’m sure some of my family thinks I “overshare” on Facebook, but this is different. I update my status with, “He’s in Beijing this week.” or “When he called […]

I'm a good mom. Steph explores the balance of raising a family and not beating yourself up. You are doing great, don't question yourself.

I’m A Good Mom…Honest

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I’m a good mom. It doesn’t always happen. You log too many minutes on Facebook, dinner is late and you tell your littlest to find the biggest to help her spell something special in […]

wsw for serious, yet hilarious friendship

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wsw woman seeking woman for serious, yet hilarious friendship age 29-45 kids a must 2 or more preferred relative distance non-specific* must be available monthly for meet-ups, weekly for phone calls, daily for texts. hourly […]

Body image issues in tweens and teenagers is a constant problem. It is important for us to show them that it is important to rock it no matter what.

Dear Florida,

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I won’t apologize for my small, gravity-loving breasts. I have happily given up looking for the right swimsuit to accentuate my best feature (my elbows). But my body image is not dependent on your arbitrary standards. Forgive […]