Elizabeth Laura Nelson

“Parenting” has become a competitive sport. But it’s kids who are losing. Let your kids screw up.

No regrets about having kids? Maybe it’s time we all came clean.

The only thing worse than being in a bad mood, is dealing with someone else’s bad mood.

Yes, a lot of parents are assholes. But you know what? A lot of people are assholes; some of them happen to have kids, some don’t. I can’t speak for all parents, and I wouldn’t want to try. But speaking as one particular person with kids, here’s what I wish my childfree friends would understand…

A low libido doesn’t have to be a clinically diagnosable condition in order for it to be a problem.

Parents — we’re the worst.

The problem with people pleasing: You’re trying so hard to be good. So how come you feel so bad?

Reading in bed together, while it might not be a major milestone — like marriage or having children — truly is a significant event in a relationship.

Can’t calm down, won’t calm down.