Parenting Archives - Elsakurt

Elsa Kurt Interviews with Elizabeth Harris

What If Surrender Is The Shortest Road To Peace?

Posted on December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 by Elsa Kurt

The Elizabeth Harris Story GRIEF DOES NOT ASK PERMISSIONIt arrives, rearranges the furniture of the heart, and dares you to find your footing in a dark room. Our conversation with...Read More

5 Lies Modern Women Are Told About Motherhood

Posted on April 17, 2025April 7, 2025 by Elsa Kurt

Motherhood: magical, messy,... or both? By now, many of us have seen or heard about the comments made by singer Chapelle Roan. (To be honest, I only know who she...Read More

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The Attack on Parental Rights: Who Really Decides What’s Best for Your Kids?

Posted on March 11, 2025March 10, 2025 by Elsa Kurt

Examining the continuing trend of leftist government leaders interference in parenting decisions—and why it’s a battle we can’t afford to lose Attack on Parental Rights: Who's Really in Charge?Imagine this:...Read More

Dear Mothers of Sons (A Request From Mothers of Daughters)

Posted on May 29, 2016January 3, 2019 by Elsa Kurt

Hi there, boy mamas! I see you’ve already put on your defensive fuck you face, but settle down. We are adulting, so hear me out. Now, first off, this is...Read More

25 Priceless Texts Only Mom Could Write

Posted on May 5, 2016January 3, 2019 by Elsa Kurt

25 Priceless Texts Only Mom Could Write BY NEHA PRAKASH MAY 09, 2013 With Mother's Day just around the corner, it's that time we appreciate all that Mom has done...Read More

You Are Not Broken~ A Girl’s Mantra

Posted on February 27, 2016May 31, 2019 by Elsa Kurt

You Are Not Broken A Girl's Mantra by Elsa Kurt Broken. We hear this word so often in the context of humans, of human relationships. It bothers me, gets right under...Read More

Dear Sibling of a Special Needs Child

Posted on October 14, 2015January 3, 2019 by Elsa Kurt

Dear Sibling of a Special Needs Child, The first thing I'd like to say to you, is simply: Hello. I want to let you know, I see you there. Fidgeting,...Read More

Dear Modern Moms (Message from a Dinosaur Mom)

Posted on July 30, 2015January 19, 2017 by Elsa Kurt

With so many topics to choose from- Donald Trump running for President (love it. Gasp, I said it), the senseless and cowardly slaughter of Cecil the Lion (heartsick over it),...Read More

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Welcome Winds Of Change

Posted on July 15, 2015January 19, 2017 by Elsa Kurt

"Welcome winds of change..." or so I keep telling myself. Repeatedly. Daily. Almost hourly. From where did this obsessiveness with this phrase come? Ah, well it started last week, as I...Read More

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A Simple Truth

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Elsa Kurt

A rainy Sunday morning and 30 minutes of scrolling my Facebook news feed was all it took to get this one going. All that's missing is my morning cup of...Read More

Happy Father’s Day

Posted on June 21, 2015January 24, 2017 by Elsa Kurt

Happy Father's Day by ModernMelly Brief historical fact for those who think Father's Day is just another Hallmark created fake holiday: The first (documented) celebration of Father's Day occurred in...Read More

Your Kid’s An Asshole. (And It’s Definitely Your Fault)

Posted on June 4, 2015August 1, 2015 by Elsa Kurt

Sorry, I know that's really harsh. But I really needed to get your attention, like RIGHT NOW, before it's too late. I also know that you are trying, really and truly...Read More