Janine Annett is the author of the humor book I Am "Why Do I Need Venmo?" Years Old. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the New Yorker, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, Real Simple, Parents, and many other places. She lives in New York with her husband, son, and dog.
All The Crap I Do To Sleep As A Perimenopausal Woman
Yup, this suuucks.
Great, Now My Shoulder Doesn’t Work
Ah, the unparalleled joys of aging.
I’m Firmly In My Orthopedic Footwear Era
I was prescribed insoles. Yes I felt old, but I also felt free.
‘80s Babies Skills That Will Truly Impress Your Kids
Be prepared to blow their minds with... paper maps.
There Are Only 10 Decent Christmas Songs. Discuss.
Non-traditional picks to add to your holiday playlist.
I Finally Got Used To My Kid's Sleep Schedule, & Then It Switched Again
I don’t particularly want to drive at night to pick my tween up from a birthday party, basketball practice or hanging out with a friend.
Climate Change Is Really F*cking With My Parenting
I swear, if it rains one more Saturday, I’m going to lose my damn mind.
I Actually Miss My Kid When He’s Away
Sleepaway camp and grandma's house are great. But I'm ready for him to come home.
God, The Crap We Used To Watch On TV
Sure, YouTube personalities seem bad — but have you revisted The Price Is Right lately?
I'm Telling You, Perimenopause Doesn’t Totally Suck
If you’re an always-cold person (like I am!), you might actually enjoy hot flashes.
Chrismukkah Is Double The Work, But Also Double The Fun
I grew up celebrating both Christmas and Hanukkah, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Will My Kid Be Hopelessly Out Of The Loop If I Don't Give Him A Phone?
We don't want him to have a phone yet, but I worry that his friends will move on without him.
Yes, You Should Get A Dog
I’ve gone to the bark side, and there’s no turning back.
I Was Awful At Sports. Then Came My Kid.
I was definitely picked last in gym class, but my supportive son helped me change that.
My Kid & I Tried 7 Different Pizza Snacks. Here's Our Honest Reviews.
So you don’t have to.
I Was Not Prepared For My Latest Parenting Milestone
There comes a time in every parent’s life when their children outshine them. For me, that moment arrived when my son recently surpassed me in a feat of strength – and in other ways, too.
