I adore my kids. They are some of my favorite people. I'm thankful everyday to be their mom. But my kids are not my everything. I opted to quit my career in non-profit work to stay home with my daughter after she was born. I continued working from home and freelancing as I … [Read more...]
Parenting My Last Child
My mom, my 3 year-old, and I waited in line to have our Costco haul checked at the door. I didn't think about my mom handling the receipt until after the employee drew a strong, green line across it. My son reached his hand out for the receipt, then flipped it over expectantly. … [Read more...]
It’s Not About the Shorts: Navigating the Cultural War Over Girls’ Bodies
Kristen Hewitt started an honest and important discussion on her blog recently, explaining to readers "Why Our Girls Don't Wear Short Shorts." She expressed dismay over the sexualized shorts sold to young girls and the pressure our daughters face to wear bottoms that don't "keep … [Read more...]
What I learned When I Introduced My Kids to Guns
Last Saturday, my awesome friend, Sharon, invited my family over to her home to learn how to handle, store, and use firearms. I was momentarily hesitant, but I recognized this as an excellent opportunity for my kids to safely explore an interest in firearms. This is the story of … [Read more...]
Parenting with Empathy
My son exited school with tears in his eyes the other day. I could tell he was battling to keep them from falling and quietly asked, "Is everything okay?" He immediately lashed out with, "Why do you always ask me that? Geez!" and walked away. My mom instincts kicked in to find … [Read more...]
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