I never forgot watching I Know My First Name is Steven, a 1989 tv movie chronicling the true story of a boy kidnapped at 7 years old by a stranger, then abused for the next 7 years. Steven's story brought to life so many of my worst fears and represented stranger danger in my … [Read more...]
Peeing Alone and Other Mommy Luxuries
My 4 year-old need to poop now, so we stopped at a nearby Target to use the restroom. As we entered the stalls, the questions began. Mom, are you pooping or peeing? Is it a big one or a little one? He then continued to narrate his bowel movement from next door, sharing, This is a … [Read more...]
The Multitasking Myth
I've often viewed multitasking as a grand talent, even a sort of virtue. If I could juggle a hundred things in the air every day, I was winning. Winning at motherhood. Winning at womanhood. I ignored the many times I came crashing down in discouragement, frustration, or … [Read more...]
Simple, Daily Family Calendar
As the kids get older, our schedule gets busier and we need a daily family calendar. I like our dry erase monthly calendar to prepare and plan ahead. The monthly calendar isn't very useful for my in-the-moment kids, though, so I made a simple, daily family calendar with a 5 … [Read more...]
We Need to Talk About Sexual Abuse
After Watching Spotlight, I just kept thinking, We need to talk about sexual abuse. We need to stop whispering, wondering, or tip-toeing. We need to stop worrying that someone will see insinuation where there is none or that we will unnecessarily scare our children. It's time to … [Read more...]
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