Tag: life lessons
Selfish Parenting 101: Guide to Self Preservation & Awesome Parenting
Hi, my name is Elisabeth, and I am a selfish parent. Whew. There, I said it. Gosh, it feels so good, doesn't it?! They...
Raising a Confident Girl (When I Wasn’t a Confident Girl)
Confidence has never been my strong suit.
When I was little, I stood back watching others try new activities until I was sure I could...
The End of the “Spin the Bottle” Kiss?
Vacationing with my sister and her family last week, my almost-teen nephew and I got to talking about camp. I asked him, as embarrassing...
When Being A Mom Is Not Enough
I feel lucky that I can stay at home with my kids, but it comes with a price. My husband works very long hours...
“Does Your Baby Sleep Through the Night?” and Other Conversations I’d...
“Your baby is such a doll! Does he sleep through the night?”
“Looks like a new baby! Is he a good eater?”
So many times a...
You Have How Many Children?!
I have one child. Yes, that's right, I am a parent to an only child. I have been judged for having 'just' one, told...
Adventuring with Children….Embracing My Parenting Sweet Spot
I wrote a post last year about how I was stuck in a parenting rut and was simply not emotionally equipped to handle anything...
The 5 Stages of Preparing for Back to School
As a teacher, August seems like a perpetual Sunday.
If you are like me and often face the "Sunday Scaries," then you should know...
Are Your Kids Living “On Demand”?
In a world where everything is at our fingertips so easily, I’m noticing a disturbing trend in our house: kids living “on demand.”
It was...
Silencing My Inner Mean Girl
Mean girls...we've all encountered them at some point or another in our lives. Maybe we don't want to admit it - but maybe we...