2019
Yearly Archives: 2019
Humanizing Toddler Tantrums
You are in charge of your children, not in control of them.
I was raised in the "stop crying or I'll give you something to...
How to Fail {with Grace} as a Mom
Kindergarten Halloween Party, 2014. As a working mother, I make a note to leave work early to attend my son's school party, feeling proud of...
6 Quick Tips To Inspire Your Child’s Love of Reading
March is reading month!
What better time to start some new habits with your family. We all know the benefits of reading, but fitting it...
Wonders of the Arctic at Longway Planetarium: The Perfect Show For...
My five-year-old is an absolute science nut. He loves all things space, animals, plants, and how things work. So, I cannot put into words how excited he was to checkout ‘Wonders of the Arctic’ at Longway Planetarium on their 'huge movie screen'!
The Importance of Teaching Our Children to Advocate for Themselves
I always thought I was the daughter of a strong woman, raised to be a strong woman. I was not wrong. My mother did...
Reflecting on the Narcissist in the Mirror
My husband and I were chatting recently and came to the subject of social media. He believes firmly that most people use social media...
Parenting in the Digital Age: Digitizing the Keepsakes
This year I have a first grader and a kindergartner, and they bring home enough paper to make Treebeard weep. {The Ent? Lord of the...
To The Mom Without a Tribe; I Feel You!
Do you ever log into Facebook and instantly get bombarded with posts and pictures of moms and their children on fun outings with other...
What Caterpillars Taught Me About Slowing Down In Motherhood
Recently, I was at a thrift store with my kids, perusing the book section when a title caught my eye, "Bringing Up Boys" by Dr....