Tag: parenting
It’s a Darn Good Thing You’re My Second Child . ....
Tonight, my daughter lost her mind. Over a toothbrush. Okay, two toothbrushes. She was so enamored with her old brush. Now with the addition of her...
The Night I Gave My Daughter the Heimlich
There’s no shortage of fear-mongering on the internet. Thousands of articles and blogs and interviews telling us of things that should terrify us. So...
When I am Glenn Close and Sleep is My Michael Douglas
My 15-month old is teething, bless her little sleep-killing soul. I should feel bad for her, but let's be honest, my empathy went out...
Memories + Productivity —You Really CAN Have It All This Holiday...
I love the Christmas season. I love all the memories I’ve made during this special time of year, and it motivates me to do...
Adoption — Open Minds, Open Hearts, and Open Questions
The first week of November holds the anniversary of adoption for both my children. November is also National Adoption Month. I talk about adoption year...
How I’m Teaching My Son Consent
As parents, we'd all love to believe that our children understand consent. Whether in sexual terms or simply sharing toys, we work to teach...
The Math of Motherhood :: A Closer Look at the ‘Days...
I once heard it explained that it feels like each year of your life goes by a little faster than the one before it...
Creating Holiday Boundaries
Do the words "boundaries" and "holidays" make your cringe? Because, in your head, they equal confrontations and hurt feelings? Yeah. Me too. Holidays are...
One Family, Two Beliefs
In a perfect world, we would all marry someone who is the perfect complement to ourselves—and our family—in every way. In reality, we are...
Why Bath Time is Overrated — Kids Need Dirt in Their...
This morning I was brushing my daughters hair and caught a whiff of campfire. I buried my nostrils in her brown tresses, and sure...