Literacy is one of those essential parenting topics that we all want to get "right." We want to engage our children early and often wonder if they are "on track" for letter recognition and vocabulary. We find ourselves asking: When should I introduce reading? What if my … [Read more...]
Waiting to be Me Again
I remember this feeling all too well. I've finally reached the "end" of pregnancy, but each day feels like an eternity. My body is voluminous, awkward, achy, and temperamental. Very little feels within my control. I try to remain positive, but crankiness creeps in, alongside … [Read more...]
Why We Plan to Skip Training Wheels with the Balance Bike
3 year-ol Kai hopped on his balance bike after 3 months away a few weeks ago, thrilled to have his bicycle again. He began using the balance bike at 2, trying it out indoors at first until the weather improved. His balance steadily increased and he was ready to start cruising as … [Read more...]
MasterChef vs The Stay at Home Dad
During the concluding battle of MasterChef, Season 5, Episode 17, judge Graham Elliot introduces the final pressure test as a battle of "The Oil Man vs The Stay at Home Dad." The "Oil Man," Cutter, snickers at this introduction, as the "Stay at Home Dad," Leslie, grimaces at the … [Read more...]
The Mom Filter
When I experience a negative reaction to something and my reaction is challenged as being overly sensitive, critical, defensive, or unkind, I turn on my mom filter. Assessing our own feelings and reactions - especially knee-jerk ones- through an unfiltered lens is nearly … [Read more...]
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