I want my children to feel safe, secure, and whole. But I'll never be enough. I want my kids to act with confidence, move beyond their mistakes, and learn to forgive. But I'll never be enough. I want to chase away all of my children's fears, subdue their anger, and heal all … [Read more...]
Talking to Your Kids About Sex is an Ongoing Conversation
"The talk" is often portrayed as a one-time, awkward event both kids and parents would prefer to forget. Parents talk about the birds and the bees and use other euphemisms for body parts. When the lecture is finished, the topic is put away in a box and sex ed, Sunday school … [Read more...]
5 Super Powers Moms Covet
My husband I and were discussing the merits of different super hero shows the other night. We both love Jessica Jones and can't wait for the next season. While he can't get enough of Gotham, The Arrow is more my scene. I'm a sucker for Buffy and I-Zombie, while he likes more … [Read more...]
Imperfect Parenting
I woke up abruptly at 3 am, wide awake, the weekend replaying in my mind. Scenes of my daughter asking me to play dolls, wanting to chat, hoping I would build a snowman with her cycled through my head. I could see her aching for attention and me, self-centered and distracted, at … [Read more...]
Parenting in the Now
I passed a maternity wing recently. Images of tiny hands gripping my finger, soft newborn skin, and sweet baby snuggles drifted through my mind. I held them for a moment with fondness, then took my son's hand and walked on. As I moved past the entrance, I felt a weight lift at … [Read more...]
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