Tag: parenting
The Physical Manifestation of Mom Guilt
About a week ago, I broke my toe by walking into the corner of a wall. When people ask how I did it, and...
Move Over Elsa, There is a New Queen of Isolation
Motherhood is tough enough, being judged 24/7, but the first few months as a new mom can be even more isolating. I had spent...
The Default Parent
When you become parents, you are expected to share your children’s responsibilities equally. You both take turns taking your children to their school events....
Parenting ADHD
ADHD can present itself very differently in children.
It was obvious to me from very early on that my younger child had ADHD. Everything pointed...
My Kid is Struggling with School – What’s a Mom to...
By November, many of us feel settled into the school year – but many may not. Some students struggle with school, whether focusing in...
Moodiness and Growth Spurts
Moodiness. Ask any mom if they’ve ever experienced this with their kids, and you’ll likely receive a yes (with an eye roll to match)....
The Sensory-Seeking Child
“Mama, I want you to hold me! Hold me now!” My 3.5-year-old son constantly needs to touch me. He often asks to be held...
Making a “Life Soundtrack”
At the beginning of each year, I ask my tenth graders to write about music for their first assignment. They can pick a song,...
The Crying Game
Kids are meant to be seen and not heard. This is an old saying we’ve all heard at some point, but it couldn’t be...
Ways to Celebrate Women’s Equality Every Day
Happy Women’s Equality Day! We celebrate August 26th because 103 years ago, in August 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was...