Tag: children
Showing Interest and Showing Up
Showing Interest and Showing Up
Recently, I stood in front of a class of 6th graders at a public middle school where I was substitute...
I Don’t Want Them Thinking I Have a Favorite
After your second child, the juggling begins. It’s funny how by the time we have our second, we feel we are an old pro...
The Everyday Chaos
Dear survival mode parent,
To anyone reading this who is currently searching for balance-Take a deep breathe in...Because it isn't here, friend.Embrace the madness. Welcome...
Ready to Potty-Train? Ditch The Diapers With These Books
To convince your child to go diaper-free, you’ll need the right supplies: A potty chair she’s willing to sit on, a stool to reach...
9 Ways to Sneak More Books Into Your Kids’ Lives
I’m always looking for new ways to get books into my kids’ hands. I look for ways to sneak more books into their day.
Research...
Let’s Start the Conversation with Our Children About Feelings
My daughter Faith is 11. She is so smart, strong, brave, funny, and talented. She is amazing and her smile lights up the world.
Feelings
We’ve...
Parenting: The Hardest Job You’ll Ever Love
At the end of every day, usually over a dinner I quickly scramble together, my husband and I ask our two girls: “What was...
Books to Read For Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
Do It With Kindness
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. The time to empower our children to stand up against bullying by challenging hate with...
Why I Like Missing My Kids
As the country opens up and embraces humanity again with open arms, it has been centering to see friends and family whom I haven’t...
Pursue a Hobby and Nourish Your Soul
Have you ever thought about pursuing a hobby? As our lives get busier, our days can easily succumb to monotonous routine: work (or take...