Tag: parenting
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....
Back to School: Why It’s Different for Students with IEPs
Customized back-to-school chalkboards, new crayons, a cute new pencil case, or a backpack. Ahhh, it all smells like a fresh new school year! The...
Hurray for Pre-K!
During a preschool pickup in late May, my usually bubbly daughter emerged tear-stained and red.
“What happened?” I asked as she ran into my arms,...
The Future is Bright: Ready, Set, Grow!
“You’ll look back on these days and wish you could have them back.” As parents, we’ve all heard this statement, or some version, at...
Ideas For Connecting With Your Child After School
At the end of a long day, finding ways to connect with your child after school can be a challenge. Not all kids are...
B is for Behavior (and Balloons)
I've finally figured out why my generally good-natured and sweet 18-month-old yells the entire time we are in the produce section - Balloons.
The produce...
The Two Kinds of “No”
Toddlerhood indeed brings on a whole new world of behavior – and misbehavior. A few choice milestones my son has recently hit: first time...
Finding Myself Again
I'm slowly finding myself. It is easy to get lost in motherhood. For a decade, it has been all about my children. Their needs...