Dear Diary, I woke up this morning thinking, "I've got this." With more than 3 hours of straight sleep under my belt, I felt like I could do anything. The big kids made it to school with little fuss and I enjoyed a leisurely morning with baby and Kai. I even put our brand new … [Read more...]
Becoming the Hero of Her Own Story
"I remember when a group of boys called me 'dog' repeatedly in 5th grade." I'm not sure what prompted me to share this story with my kids, but before I knew it, the words escaped my lips. "Why? What did you do?" My daughter leaned forward, attentive. "Well, it started off … [Read more...]
9 Things Moms Say Out Loud (But Probably Shouldn’t)
I often think of daily Facebook posts while in the shower and this morning was no exception. As I scrubbed my hair, it me how great it felt and I thought "I'm finally showering! I should share that. Other moms will get it." Then I realized that perhaps finally showering on a … [Read more...]
Confessions of a Tired Breastfeeding Mama
The baby formula container looms over me. I glance again at the discount coupon peeking out of my wallet, then slip it back in. An awkwardness sets over me as I stare at my options; from soy, to sensitive, to pre-mixed. The usual guilt sets in and I immediately push my cart down … [Read more...]
Positive Parenting: The Power of Time-In
I started Time-In to help my son build his emotional coping skills. I soon discovered that the person who needed Time-In the most was me. Time-In gradually becomes replaced by Time-Out as children grow. Time-In with infants is as natural as breathing. With babies, soft … [Read more...]
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