I was caught up in planning dinner and finishing some chores. My 7 year-old came upstairs and asked me to fold and staple some paper. She headed downstairs, then returned a short while later with this present for her brother's 5th birthday. I started to read it and my heart grew … [Read more...]
Dear Ezra: A Letter to My Son on His 5th Birthday
Dear Ezra: A letter to my son on his 5th birthday. Love, Mom. You're downstairs with your little brother, battling his imaginary monsters, frightening them away from the toy room. I'm busy making dinner and he's desperate for a playmate, so you accompany him to the basement, … [Read more...]
Save Me from Sibling Rivalry with Positive Discipline Parenting Tools
She made a face at me! He pushed me and it wasn't an accident! She won't share her toy with me! He is being mean! She isn't helping pick up! I'm never playing with him again! She won't play with me! He can play with me, but I'm not playing … [Read more...]
Every Day Thanks
I spent the morning with Kai, no rush, unconcerned with time. We enjoyed an impromptu date of shopping, the mall's indoor play area, and a shared treat in the food court. As we laughed and played, I felt such gratitude for this sweet boy. This November, it's natural to reflect on … [Read more...]
National Adoption Month: A Mom of 3 Answers Common Questions About Adoption
This is a guest post for National Adoption Month from a wonderful mama that I know. She wanted to share her story with her friends on Facebook and answer some of the common questions she receives about adoption. She wrote this post for her friends and I thought her responses were … [Read more...]
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