Parenting

9-18 Pictures Worth 1,000 Words

October 11, 2017 // 1 Comment

I recorded the first words out of my mouth when I met him, his birth statistics, my hopes and dreams for my precious snowflake. After a few months, my dedication to recording his milestones and memories waned. [...]

This is For You, Boy-Moms

August 9, 2017 // 3 Comments

They wear us to the very brink of insanity with their endless energy, stubbornness, attitudes, hormones (yes, hormones), emotional breakdowns (I've got a drop-of-the-hat sobber), crazy messes, spontaneity, anger, competitiveness, and they play off of each other like racquetball. [...]

Letters to my Son

May 31, 2017 // 0 Comments

As your momma, I wanted so badly to protect you from heartache, hurts and tears. But dang it—not possible. [...]

Building Fences and Kids

April 24, 2017 // 0 Comments

And I pause. I notice that they are learning. Thinking. Balancing. Problem solving. Feeling part of this. Learning that they can join in, just as they are. [...]

S.O.S…. A Mom’s Cry for Help

April 21, 2017 // 0 Comments

I admit it. I am so ready for the school year to be over. I’m feeling frazzled. I’m so tired, if I were a toddler, I’d be crying. [...]

With

November 23, 2016 // 1 Comment

Empathy does not get lost in thoughts of yourself, but notices the other to the degree that you fall into step with them, and begin to feel what they feel. [...]

How to Talk to Teenagers About Tragedy

August 3, 2016 // 1 Comment

I struggle with knowing how to start a conversation on things I don’t feel I have a complete grasp on. [...]

Talking with Children about Evil

August 1, 2016 // 0 Comments

Apparently, monsters are real. They just aren’t in closets or under beds. Instead they look like shootings, natural disasters, abuse, death. [...]

9-18 Tips for Road-Tripping with Kids

July 5, 2016 // 1 Comment

Driving with children takes longer. It’s a fact. If Google Maps says your trip will take twelve hours, plan for sixteen. [...]

Tips to Help You Host a Successful Kid Party

June 23, 2016 // 1 Comment

I’ve had many parents tell me over the years how brave I am. The fact is, I really enjoy doing this for my kids, and they and their friends love the memories these get-togethers create. [...]

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