Tag: motherhood
The Best Toddler Mom Hack Ever
I have two kids who were born less than two years apart. Those early days of two under two were a blur. A newborn...
Moms Have Feelings Too
As moms, we focus so much on our children, but moms have feelings too. Sometimes those feelings are big and we try to hide...
My Promise to Be Better: A Letter to My First Born...
That night in the bathroom, while I was brushing your hair before bed, braiding it so you could have “cool rock and roll hair”...
My Dancing Daughter
I remember bringing my daughter to her very first dance class. She was 18 months old, and I was pregnant with her little brother....
The End of the School Year Frenzy
The end of the school year can bring many activities and commitments for all families. I am constantly driving all over town, picking up...
In Defense of Time Outs
In a world dominated by gentler parenting, I would like to defend good old-fashioned time outs.
Do I think gentle parenting and related theories work?...
Coping With the Aftermath of Violence
I closed my computer and headed downstairs after a day of seeing clients virtually. It is my usual routine. I walked passed the TV,...
What My Children Have Taught Me
One of the most important jobs you have as a parent is to teach your children. As parents, we are imparting both practical life...
Oh Baby, I Am Back!
One of my greatest joys in life is being a mother. I dreamed of it as a child and could not wait until I...
Seasons of Motherhood
Motherhood is all about "seasons." Think about it. No one season is truly better than the other. They all have their pluses and minuses....