Voices Of Parenting

Voices of Parenting

Parenting Writers

We have a lot of great parenting writers with a unique voice here at Punky Moms. Find some of their writing and ramblings here in a variety of different topics. These posts are not necessarily age related but more about the overall experience of parenthood. Motherhood woes, different parenting styles, the strong willed child, the introvert and every other label you can think of. Inspiring advice on family and balance.

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The Importance Of Having Other Mom Friends

Christy 1

When I found out I was unexpectedly expecting at 23, my life changed overnight. Once the initial shock and excitement had started to wear off, the harsh reality of the fact this tiny little life […]

Parenting and raising LGBT kids in a Post Orlando world. I asked my daughter what she needed of me to help her through this particular time. She said she needs me to keep being loud.

How Do You Parent LGBT Kids In A Post Orlando World?

Guest Poster 0

First She Came Out My firstborn, my Elderspawn was born in the Deep South, as was I. She spent most of her life growing up in Mississippi, in fact. So when she came out to […]

You Are Not Fucked Up. You Are A Unicorn.

Guest Poster 7

“Why am I so fucked up?!” You are not fucked up. Yes, you. I’m talking to you. You are not fucked up. You are exactly who you are meant to be right now in this […]

Being a Working Parent and a Caregiver. Being a special educator has made me a better parent, and being a parent has made me a better special educator.

Finding Balance as a Working Parent in a Caregiving Career

Nikki 0

There are days when I find myself doing things I swore I wouldn’t do – bribe them with junk food or use screen time as a reward. There are days when they test my boundaries […]

Ah the parenting lies we tell ourselves. I won't let my baby watch TV for the first 5 years and they will eat organic all the time. Don't kid yourself. Come read this hilarious take on what we said pre-kids

Parenting lies we tell ourselves – When I have kids, I’ll never do that

Guest Poster 1

Never say Never again. Pregnancy can be a wonderful time and, like all things in life, each pregnancy is different. As women, it can affect our bodies in strange and wonderful ways. From the moment […]

30th Birthday - I don't need to apologize

30th Birthday – Who do I give my apology card back to?

Guest Poster 2

There was quite the hype leading up to my 30th birthday. I had friends throw me a helluva 29th birthday bash, to celebrate the last 20-somethingth birthday I’d ever have. As June approached, friends and […]

We struggled greatly with extreme sleep deprivation for almost the entire first year of my daughter's life.

How to accept your new sleep deprived state. Ain’t no rest happening.

Rachel 0

If you’ve followed along at all on my various social outlets then you know we struggled greatly with extreme sleep deprivation for almost the entire first year of my daughter’s life. It’s how I tackle […]

Teaching My 3-Year-Old About God as an Ex-Fundamentalist. My parents demanded I view every person I met as being infinitely precious in God’s sight. How do you talk about God to your children?

Talking To Your Child About God When You Doubt Your Faith

Nikki 2

The Question: Teaching My 3-Year-Old About God as an Ex-Fundamentalist “But Mama, what IS God?” …..shit. I’m really not prepared for this conversation. I’m sure that’s the thought running through many parents’ heads when their […]

Just Say Yes – Giving Our Kids A Choice

Stephanie 2

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 […]