I am reaching the stage of parenting where I have to really show my kid the “ropes.” At almost 6, she is starting to do a lot… Read more “How Do I Know If I’m Doing This Right?”
Category: Stress
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”
Tuning out
When I was growing up (for the record, I cannot believe I’m old enough to begin a sentence with those words!!), we didn’t have cell phones. Not,… Read more “Tuning out”
Dinner Wars
I have been doing this mom thing for almost eight years now, and yet up until very recently, I struggled with dinner time. And when I say… Read more “Dinner Wars”
My Anxiety is Out of Control
I’ve been having a hard time trying to figure out how to write about the way that I’ve been feeling lately. I wanted to write a fluffy… Read more “My Anxiety is Out of Control”
Looking a gift horse in the mouth
I first discovered the magic of horses at five years old, and, as the saying goes, we were off and running. By age seven, I (literally)… Read more “Looking a gift horse in the mouth”
But You Don’t NEED a Cleaning Lady
On an average day I wake up and realize I am already late for everything I need to do for the day. Rush to get the children… Read more “But You Don’t NEED a Cleaning Lady”
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