Tag: children
Trash Trucks, Popsicles and Why I Love Toddlerhood
Now that I’m many months and a few tantrums into toddlerhood, I feel more affirmed than ever. The beautiful, chaotic stage of toddlerhood is...
I Didn’t Take Any Photos Today
I didn't take any photos today, and to be completely honest, I am grateful. I am grateful that I was able to experience my...
My Own Castle On The Hill
My kids are getting older and we are wading into the "tricky" music phase: too young for free reign and too old for Kidz...
I Love a Non-Binary Child
I love a non-binary child, and you probably do too. They may not have told you yet, but they will when they’re ready.
The child...
Intruder Drills: The New Normal That Doesn’t Have to Be
Intruder drills are often as familiar to America's students as fire and severe weather drills in classrooms and schools. In fact, a form of...
Remembering and Using Those Home Remedies
When I originally thought about writing this post one of our girls was dealing with a gnarly ear infection. She was home with us...
Mental Health Awareness: Finding Yourself in Parenthood
What do you think of when you hear the term mental health? I personally think of the vast list of mental health disorders, from...
Baby-led Weaning: Why We Loved It and Think You Will To!
When our son was old enough, I was excited to introduce him to food. I did the only thing I knew, which was to...
Decision Fatigue is Wearing Me Out
For most of my life, I have typically been a pretty quick decision-maker. I know what I like, and more importantly what I don’t,...
Dear Mama, A Letter to the Single Moms on Mother’s Day
Dear Mama,
I know that your life may not look exactly as you had hoped it would. Things may not be how you pictured, but...
Ramblings From a Mom Whose Kids Forgot How to Sleep
Anyone else ever wonder if their kids conspire against them at night before it's time to go to sleep? Not sure what I'm talking...
A ‘Thank You’ Note to my Mother-in-Law
To all the Mother-in-laws of the world: Be like mine.
I recently gave birth to my third and final child. This third kid, zone defense,...
A Decade of Trying
We are not trying anymore. For ten years, my body has been trying to create a miracle. When we first started, we were decidedly...
Six No-Recipe Ways to Show Your Love
I have to admit, I’m a sucker for all holidays. Not that I need permission to geek out on a cleverly-thematic gift basket, but...