My young children are still learning how to use their words to express how they feel. Often times they’ll simply react with a hit or a push when they get angry, rather than explaining to the other why they're upset. When that happens, I have a phrase I often repeat: “If we don’t talk about it, nothing will change.” I’ve been thinking about that statement lately as National Sexual Assault … [Read more...]
How ‘The Read-Aloud Handbook’ Changed The Way We Read to Our Kids
I’ve always been a big reader. I grew up going to the library and bringing piles of books home with me. On vacations, I’d bring more books than there were days of the week; in the pre-Kindle and tablet days, I was worried I’d run out of things to read! So, when I had kids, I knew books would be a big part of their lives. (Affiliate links included). From the moment they’ve been born, we’ve … [Read more...]
You’re Not Alone: Life is Messy – A Pledge to Start Sharing More of my ‘Zoomed Out’ Moments
I’ve always struggled with worrying what other people think of me. But who hasn’t? (Well if you haven’t speak up; I want to know your secret). If I’m being honest, I think that might be one of the reasons I’m so positive on social media. Okay, yes, I’m largely a positive person; I’ve been “criticized” for being too optimistic… but part of it is, yes, I’m trying to focus on the positive, because … [Read more...]
Letting Go of Perfection: I’m a Hot Mess Mom, and I’m (Working on Being) Okay with That
I need to regularly remind myself that the things people often put on social media are their highlight reel. They’re not our full lives: the heartaches, the disappointments, the anxiety…. I need to remind myself of that, so I figured others might need this reminder too. There’s a reason that I say this blog is in “pursuit” of work, life, harmony… I don’t have everything all figured out. And I’m … [Read more...]
Letter to my Daughter as She Starts at a New Preschool
Oh my sweet girl, You amaze and impress me every day… but especially today, the day you started PreK. You attended preschool last year too when we lived in the city, but this felt different. Today felt bigger. It felt even more momentous, in big part because you’re now going five days a week and because I drop you off at the curb. (I seriously had a moment of… how can I just hand you off to a … [Read more...]
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