Pandemic. Epidemic. Outbreak. Social distancing. Isolation. Flattening the curve. Terms rarely heard before are now circulating our homes. Our new normal is anything but normal and anxiety is unexpectedly creeping in. Advice for parenting in a pandemic is prolific and - often - … [Read more...]
DIY Grandparent’s Gift Love Across the Miles
My family lives across the country from grandparents. While my husband and I are Washingtonians, our kids are little Iowans. We love living in the Midwest, but we never forget that we came from the beautiful Pacific Northwest. It's important to stay connected from a distance and … [Read more...]
Mom on a Bike
I rode a bike today. It was scary. It was exciting. It was painful. It was precarious. I fell off. In public. I dreaded being a heavy woman riding in public and making a fool of myself. I'm not sure why. When I see women on bikes - no matter their size - I think, … [Read more...]
Vulnerable Parenting
Parenting makes us vulnerable. The responsibility to love, nurture, raise, teach, and temporarily manage another person is daunting. So much can, and does, go wrong on a daily basis. Some nights I fall into bed utterly, emotionally exhausted from loving four unique little … [Read more...]
Kids Safety: Road Safety Tips For Moms
Image Source Kid safety tips aren’t just limited to the home. Many people kid-proof their homes by covering electric outlets, keeping cleaning solutions out of reach, and even using baby gates to keep the kids out of certain spaces. The same is true for the road. Car seats are a … [Read more...]
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