by Mary Carver | Sep 16, 2019 | Books, Movies & TV
The pop culture-related question I am asked (and overhear or read) the most is, “What’s a good show for my tween to watch?” Which might seem like a simple, straightforward question . . . but it’s really a pretty complicated one! First of all,...
by Mary Carver | May 9, 2019 | Podcasts and Other Shows We Love
A couple days ago I messaged one of my best friends to tell her about a podcast I’d started listening to. I thought she’d like it as much as I do, and I didn’t want her to miss out. She thanked me, but then confessed she doesn’t actually listen to podcasts that often....
by Mary Carver | May 7, 2019 | The Couch Podcast
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to look at the best (and the worst) moms TV has to offer. From Cersei Lannister to June Cleaver, Mary and her friend Alana Dawson are debating what makes a good television mom. Did they include your...
by Mary Carver | Aug 8, 2018 | Giving Up on Perfect, parenting
Have you seen those shirts that say, “I love Jesus, but I cuss a little”? I don’t have one, but I may understand that sentiment, a little. A while back I posted my own version on Facebook: “I’m a feminist, but sometimes I really like...
by Mary Carver | Apr 19, 2016 | parenting
You’re not crazy. You’re not alone. You’re not failing. You can do this. You’re exactly who they need. You are beautiful, smart, amazing. If I could sit down with you and tell you those things today, I would. (I’d offer you some chocolate...