Tag: parenting
I Miss Band-Aids
I miss the days when band-aids fixed all. When my kids were young, it seemed like a band-aid was the cure for everything that...
How Are We Mothering Our Children?
I took time off from blogging these past few months because I had so much on my plate and had to take a step...
Our Teens Need Us
Isn’t it funny how society has portrayed teens?
In movies and books, teens are often seen as aggressive, obnoxious, and downright hard to deal with,...
Kind is the New Cool – An Inclusive Motherhood Tribe
I recently read and was very moved by this quote by Tara Mackey, “If speaking kindly to plants helps them grow, imagine what speaking...
No Go for HoCo
According to the Collins online dictionary, homecoming (aka HoCo) “is a day or weekend each year when former students of a particular school, college, or...
I’m a Teacher and My Son Hates School
During my childhood, school was a safe haven. It was easy, and I knew exactly what to do to succeed. No surprise then that...
The Power of Positive Reinforcement
We have all had moments of mom guilt for losing our patience and maybe even behaving out of character in front of our children....
How Do You Explain a Tragedy Like 9/11 to Young Children?
My kids are curious. They have questions about everything. Often, I can answer their questions, rely on Google, or just fake it. But every...
10 Ways I Stay Close with My Kids
Even though I spend a lot of time fussing or giving my children reminders to do their homework or complete their chores, I try...
4 Teacher Skills For Parents
The number of decisions we have to make as parents is astounding. For me, it's not the big ones that seem to weigh on...










