Category Archives: Bratty Kid Stories

Mom or Footman? Disorganization and Today’s Teens

Posted on February 13, 2012 by oneburnedoutmama

A few followers have asked…why so long between posts? It’s simple, actually. I’m too busy reacting to my kids’ inability to stay organized. You see, kids today do not understand how to manage their lives. Other than staying on top … Continue reading →

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Why Middle School Peer Pressure Justifies UGG Boots

Posted on January 5, 2012 by oneburnedoutmama

I grew up poor, and at a very inconvenient time fashion-wise. You see, I come from the era of preppy, the land of Izod polo shirts and flat front chinos. This was the uniform of choice for my popular, well-to-do … Continue reading →

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Love Means Never Having to Say You’re Sorry…About Discipline

Posted on December 9, 2011 by oneburnedoutmama

Is your kid respectful? If you answered yes, consider this: is your kid respectful when you’re not looking? We’re softies with our kids…at least compared to how our parents handled us when we were naughty (and even when we weren’t). … Continue reading →

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