Our first son entered the world weighing 10 pounds. Nothing delicate about that much boyhood. Newborn onesies looked like Spanx. And his hospital hat was a ridiculous beanie that could barely rest atop his bean. But we liked the chubba so much, we went on to have three more. Yep. Boys. … [Read More...]
Parenting
The Most Powerful Way to Pivot When You Don’t Feel Grateful as a Mom
Before my teenage son closed the van door and walked towards the theatre, I thought I heard it. Barely louder than a whisper, so I wasn't sure. Whipping my head around, I asked if anyone in the back heard it too. They nodded, wide-eyed, and his cheeky younger brother said, "Now that's … [Read More...]
Help Your Tween Feel Less Awkward in Social Situations
A while ago, our son had to switch to a completely new group of classmates. Typically spunky and outgoing, I reassured him he would make friends quickly. But at the end of his first day, with slumped shoulders, he said, "Mom. I was there for seven whole hours and didn't make one friend. Poor … [Read More...]
Parenting Encouragement
And the Winner of the Multitasking Mom Award is? All of Us
If multitasking were an Olympic sport, I would be on the podium with my anthem ringing proudly. And you would be there beside me. Gold medals for all the multitasking moms. It's a universal struggle … [Read More...]
That Mom with a Large Family? 17 Reasons She Makes Parenting Look Easy
Large families are fascinating. It's no wonder shows like Outdaughtered or Counting On are so popular. We want to understand how parents can be in charge of so many. We may wonder: How do they … [Read More...]
4 Reasons Every Parent Needs a Pause Button
Pause. Pause again. A little bit more. How are you feeling? Are you hovering over the exit button, ready to leave this post that seems to be going nowhere (and nowhere slowly - which is even worse … [Read More...]
