A few days ago, my six-year-old son was rifling through my closet in an effort to further procrastinate putting on his clothes and getting ready for school. He… Read more “Looking Back on Six Years of Parenting Choices”
Author: bernhardsonbunch
Writing about my experiences as an educator in public and private schools as well as a mom to two boys
Show Up for Each Other!
You may have seen this news story around your newsfeeds lately, about a 6-year old boy with autism who invited his entire kindergarten class to his birthday… Read more “Show Up for Each Other!”
Gratitude for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Almost three weeks ago, I arrived home from work to a happy, active three year old who was excitedly planning what kind of cookies we’d bake for our family… Read more “Gratitude for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center”
Five Things I Will NOT Miss About Winter
Look, I’m not a summer fan. I know it’s blasphemy to say that in New England when we’re experiencing record-breaking cold and literally several feet of snow, but… Read more “Five Things I Will NOT Miss About Winter”
#LikeAMan…what does that mean?
So, here I am, a born-and-raised New Englander, and I missed the Super Bowl (where I hear the Patriots did pretty well, by the way) in its… Read more “#LikeAMan…what does that mean?”
#DontHateNewEngland…reasons for winter-haters to love our home
I can’t pretend to like winter. I just cannot. Every year I try so hard to psych myself up for it…it’s cozy! There’s cocoa! And sledding! And all… Read more “#DontHateNewEngland…reasons for winter-haters to love our home”
Sprinkling unexpected fun in our everyday life
This year is the first year I have a child in full-time school, and I have been shocked by how intense it is from the perspective of… Read more “Sprinkling unexpected fun in our everyday life”
My defining moment: When I stopped trying to have a “good baby”
When I became a mother, I was the first of my close friends to do so. I’d never seen anyone in my circle of friends go through this… Read more “My defining moment: When I stopped trying to have a “good baby””
When giving choices doesn’t work…
“Before I married, I had six theories about raising children and no children. Now, I have six children and no theories.” -John Wilmot Oh, pre-kids self, you were… Read more “When giving choices doesn’t work…”
Flying with Kids…Fear Not! It gets better!
We hit a big milestone in our family this past week. It wasn’t one of the “official” ones you’ll read about in parenting books, but for me,… Read more “Flying with Kids…Fear Not! It gets better!”
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