Dena Dyer
Writer, editor, and book author.
I write essays, humor, op-eds, reviews, and lifestyle articles on faith, relationships, parenting, education, writing & publishing, pop culture, work/calling, refugees, and chronic illness/health.
PROJECTS
lglmagazine.com
Honest Answers to a Facebook Questionnaire
Words by Dena Dyer
It was close to Mother’s Day, and I mindlessly cruised through my Facebook feed, chuckling at silly dog memes and cringing at a friend’s post-surgery pic (don’t you love the “hide” and “unfollow” functions?). With a feeling of dread, I realized I’d been tagged in a questionnaire (“All About Your Firstborn”). Sigh.
Y’all, Facebook used to be fun. It was a diversion from work, not another place to juggle responsibilities and expectations. And who started the questionnaire tre...
whattoexpect.com
Obituary for a Love Life
Humorous piece about how men and women feel about sex after having their first child.
youforher.aleteia.org
Fran Drescher: trusting her body saved her life – For Her
Fran Drescher: trusting her body saved her life – F...
eatloveread.me
I’ve Been Pedicured
It was an ordinary, summer day. Several friends had generously given me a gift certificate for a free pedicure, and I planned on taking advantage of it.
I strolled into the salon-that-shall-not-be-named, expecting a therapeutic experience. After all, I was/am the mother of two energetic, crazy boys who sometimes act more like chimps than children. (There’s my husband, too, but he’s another story). I DESERVED pampering. Yay verily, I desperately needed it.
I might have guessed that the pedicur...
youforher.aleteia.org
How to practice Scandinavian 'lagom': When enough is just enough ...
How to practice Scandinavian 'lagom': When enough i...
aleteia.org
10 easy, everyday ways to be more optimistic
10 easy, everyday ways to be more optimistic
lglmagazine.com
Dyer Morning Schedule
Words by Dena Dyer
A few months ago, I started working at a “real” job for the first time in several years. Prior to that, I’d been a part-time writer, speaker and teacher who did most of my work from home. Although I quickly came to love my job and the routine of going to an office of my own, the transition was quite an adjustment. Like most working women, I never feel caught up at work or home. Recently, to try and understand just how others juggled work, family, and other responsibilities,...
aleteia.org
7 ways to get the men in your life to wear sunscreen
7 ways to get the men in your life to wear sunscree...
The Writer
Dream Team: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Co-Author
Thinking about co-authoring a book? Ask these five questions first.
eatloveread.me
Wanted: Parental Potty Patience
[on a scale from wit to whimsy: Ticklish Funny]
We’re in the middle of my favorite chic-but-cheap superstore when my four year-old gets that look on his face. “No!” I yell, to the consternation of a lady who’s trying to pick out perfect melons.
I think hard…I have a cart full of groceries, no diaper bag, and exactly twenty minutes to pay out, load my stuff into the car, and be at the pick-up line at my oldest son’s school.
I know what you’re thinking. Four years-old and still not trained? Tru...
whattoexpect.com
Moms, Unite: The Theme of the 2017 Grammy Awards
Winners Beyoncé and Adele both gave beautifully poignant — yet very different — nods to motherhood in their performances and acceptance speeches.
mtlmagazine.com
Decorating as Easy as 1-2-3
Don't stress about decorating for the holidays. Instead, follow these simple tips for a peaceful season.