When I originally launched this blog in 2015, I intended to cultivate a place where I could write about parenting and all the oops and daisies that come with raising kids. I wanted it to be a space to talk about the challenges while also celebrating the joys, with other moms like me. But over the years, I realized that as, what some might call, a ‘mommy blogger,’ I walked a fine … [Read more...]
Letter to My Son as He Kicks Off Travel Soccer
Hey there, Buster, I’m going to be honest: this is brand-new territory for me. It’s no secret that I was never very athletic as a kid or, frankly, ever… unless we’re playing catch, and then I can catch just about anything you throw near me. To top it off, your sister’s sports are ones I’m familiar with: softball and gymnastics. But soccer? And a travel team no less? Like I said: Brand. … [Read more...]
Letter to My Daughter as She Starts Middle School
My darling daughter, Here we go again, hurtling toward another milestone: you’re in middle school! Throughout fifth grade, there was so much anticipation, so many questions, so many concerns (that you mostly shared between your friends) about what to expect. Your elementary school did a fabulous job of preparing you for this transition, but I wanted to emphasize, even though I’m sure … [Read more...]
Kids and Sleep: Our Adenoids and Tonsils Story
As parents, we’re often told that our babies will figure out how to go to sleep (and stay asleep)… eventually. Books abound that promise to share different sleep strategies, like monitoring wake times and what sleep cues to look out for. There’s even a whole industry of sleep trainers who help parents figure out the ‘trick’ to getting their kid to bed. But sometimes there is no ‘trick.’ … [Read more...]
How To Encourage and Motivate a Reluctant Reader
Think your child is a "reluctant reader?" Foster a love of books and reading with these tips. "I don't want to!" Little Miss yelled as she threw a level one book across the room. I'll admit: it broke my heart. I wanted her to love books and reading as much as I did. I hated to see her struggle, and I hated that it (appeared) she had no desire to learn. I took a deep breath before I … [Read more...]
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