Tag: parenting
Meeting Unfamiliar Relatives and Family Friends Over the Holidays
The holidays are a joyous time of tradition and family. However, they also come with a host of extra social demands, including visiting new...
Raising Kids in a Competitive World
In today’s world of sports and activities for children, you eventually hit a fork in the road. Will this continue to be just for...
Twins and Their Friends
I am now in the stage of parenting a young tween and mid-elementary school girls. They are wonderful girls with great friends, and I...
Moms Stop Apologizing for the Mess
Moms everywhere, please stop apologizing for the mess. Seriously. Stop yourself right now.
First of all, we are on the same team here. I understand...
The Rules I Wish Every Travel Sports Parent Would Follow
House league sports are great. They are competitive without being over the top. You can sit back and enjoy the game without fistfights breaking...
The Mundane
My alarm clock goes off this morning at 5:30 a.m., just like it does every morning. I snooze it twice until I hear my...
What We Can All Learn From Drag Queen Story Hour
I have a very heteronormative household. There is one dad, one mom, and two girls who identify as girls with all the typical girl...
Advocacy as a Solo Parent
As an LCSW, I have spent a lot of time advocating on behalf of my clients and their families. When I worked in foster...
Parenting Beyond the Toddler Years
I have turned into a life coach when I least expected it. I have met many life coaches in my day. When they first...
What It’s Really Like to Have Four Kids
Having a big family was something I knew I always wanted. My husband and I have been blessed with two girls and two boys....