It happens every single time. I see a teaser on a magazine cover and practically burst with excitement, as if this one particular article has the answers. I can hardly stand the anticipation as I get the kids bathed, storied, and settled into sleep. I run downstairs, flop on the sofa, and tear open the …
Parenting without anxiety Does he know all of his letters? Does she know her letter sounds? Does he put on his own shoes? Can she tie hers? Did I pack a healthy snack? Did I remember the water? Is she independent enough given her age? Did I nurse them long enough? Parenting is enough …
Responsibility. It should be one the most important words in parenting, and yet it often goes ignored. The other day I took the kids to the park. It’s a beautiful park complete with an enclosed tot lot for the little ones and an open park for the older kids just a few feet away. We …
As we roll into the New Year I can’t help but reflect on everything that happened this year. Although there were moments of extreme stress, it’s the happy moments that stand out in my mind. The smiling faces in my home, the family vacations, lazy summer days spent swimming, the amazing gains made by the …
My husband and I shared a rare moment out today. He happened to have the day off on the very day that our babysitter comes for a few hours. I usually spend that time writing, frantically running errands (while calling all of my friends along my travels), and maybe fitting in some “me” time in …