Tag: children

Have you ever heard the phrase “change is the only constant in life?” I am certain this has been told to me before, and...

This scenario plays out often at our house. It’s time for bedtime. I tell our child, "Daddy will give you your bath tonight” She...

When I make a parenting mistake, I own it, and I apologize to my children. Notice how I didn’t say “if I make a...

My family and I reside in a suburban community outside the city, and while it is diversifying, our interracial family is still a minority....

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, and to be completely honest, I am grateful. I am grateful that I was able to experience my...

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, and you probably do too. They may not have told you yet, but they will when they’re ready. The child...

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...

When I originally thought about writing this post one of our girls was dealing with a gnarly ear infection. She was home with us...

  What do you think of when you hear the term mental health? I personally think of the vast list of mental health disorders, from...

When our son was old enough, I was excited to introduce him to food. I did the only thing I knew, which was to...

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, I know that your life may not look exactly as you had hoped it would. Things may not be how you pictured, but...