Tag: parenting
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...
It’s Called A Temper Tantrum And I’m Doing The Best That...
To the woman awkwardly staring at me in the parking lot, it’s called a temper tantrum, and I am doing the best that I...
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...
Why I Make My Son Write Thank You Notes
Writing thank you notes sucks. It’s a chore on par with unloading the dishwasher and cleaning out the lint filter in the dryer.
But getting gifts...
The Importance of Routines and Structure for Children on the Spectrum
The last two years I have had a strict adherence to routines and structure. Since my son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),...
Exploring the “Momcision” Making Phenomenon
As moms we do a lot for our kids. Even before they are born we start making decisions for them. What color will the...
What Kind of Mom Have You Been This Week?
What kind of mom are you? I’ve been a lot of different moms this week.
Some of them, I’m more proud of than others. But...
When Your Last Baby Is No Longer A Baby
I recently sent out invitations for my son's fourth birthday. A short time after I got a text from my best friend saying, "I...
Survival of the Fittest? Sibling Rivalry At Its Finest
I grew up the second oldest in a family of four and there has always been sibling rivalry. I have two brothers and a...
Why Don’t Mommy and Daddy Live Together?
While co-parenting, we can never be too prepared for the questions that come from our children.
A few weeks ago, a question I was...