Wow! How is it already the end of September? Another year where the days seem long but the weeks and months are flying by. At the end… Read more “We Survived Our First Month of Kindergarten… I Think…”
Category: kindness
About Bob
I met Bob the summer that Violet was born. By this time, we had lived in our house for 6 years and I had walked past Bob’s… Read more “About Bob”
The view from above
Several months ago, our eleven-year-old suddenly morphed from a little kid into a tweenager. This (literal and figurative) development thrilled Lili and terrified us. Shortly thereafter,… Read more “The view from above”
How do you “mom” when you’re sad?
I’m really sad lately. I went through a break up just before Thanksgiving. It was my first serious relationship after my divorce and I really thought he… Read more “How do you “mom” when you’re sad?”
To Hell With “New Year, New Me”
This past week, my social media feed was a buzz with the New Year goals and resolutions of my friends and family. Some were planning to eat healthier,… Read more “To Hell With “New Year, New Me””
Happy Birthday to one amazing kid!
Teaching our children is an oft-discussed topic among parents. What and who should educate them, and which environment will provide the best platform for learning. Factors including genetics,… Read more “Happy Birthday to one amazing kid!”
I’m not ashamed to be a helicopter parent
Helicopter parents are a readily identifiable species: Omnipresent, hovering, constantly scanning the area for dangers (both real and imagined) that might warrant swooping in to rescue their… Read more “I’m not ashamed to be a helicopter parent”
I Am ABSOLUTELY Doing This for the Next Birthday Party!
We all want to instill kindness into our kids’ character, and there are tons of ways to do that. Adults are in on the trend of “donating” their birthday by asking for donations to a charity on Facebook, but what about the littles?
The Language Barrier
These days, most of my time is divided between wishing my toddler would talk more, and silently willing nearly everyone else to shut the f*ck up. You… Read more “The Language Barrier”
The Positivity Challenge
Oh man! What a month! I started the year off strong – ready to make changes to get my house in order, along with my mental health… Read more “The Positivity Challenge”