Tag: life lessons
Protecting My Peace
I have always been an easygoing person. I have also always been an easy person to walk all over. I think the two may...
Safety First: Car Seats and Staying Rear-Facing
As a parent, I take a few things more seriously than others. Bedtime and sleep routines have always been a top priority in our...
In and Out for the New Year
As we embark upon another year, the in and out lists are everywhere. Some are serious, and some are satire. Here is my list...
This Christmas, Do You
Christmas has never been my favorite holiday, even as a child. Sure, I enjoyed the traditions, getting gifts, and celebrating with my family, but...
Leaving Space in Our Schedule
This past fall was a learning curve for me and my middle schooler. Building her schedule at the beginning of the year felt like...
The Disappointment Fairy
Being a working mother brings unique challenges that allow our superpowers to shine. This is a controversial perspective because society and the government should...
Embracing the Beauty of Aging: Life, Love, and Growth
As I turn 42, I find myself standing at an intersection of self-acceptance and deep gratitude. Aging, for so long something I was told...
Talk Through Your Tears with Your Children
“Mom, why are you crying?”
Before I could even begin to explain the dozens of reasons why, I looked to the next sentence in the...
I Met My Sister as an Adult
Growing up in Brooklyn and Manhattan, I always knew I had three half-siblings from my father’s second marriage living just a few miles away...
When Does Parenting Get Easier?
At what point does parenting get easier? Is the answer never? Because I’m beginning to think that has to be it.
I remember when I...