Raising kind kids with parenting that empowers
Author’s note: this piece was written in 2014 when I was the mom of an only child and when I was receiving many comments about how I did not know what it was really like to be a mom until I had more. Now the mom of four children, I still fully stand behind what […]
In sub-zero windchill and blizzard conditions, I was running through the snow without a coat on, tracking paw prints, and screaming my dog, Samson’s name. He was lost. And it was my fault. Two hours previous I decided to let him go outside, hoping he could get his business done before the bulk of the […]
It’s easy to make New Year’s Resolutions every year to hit the gym, workout every day, and live a healthier lifestyle. However, the typical schedule of a busy mom leaves little room for a regular fitness routine. Choosing to make fitness a permanent part of your life takes a good amount of willpower, determination, and […]
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Making mindful decisions as a mother typically means I am trying to kid-proof my home by putting a gate at the top of the stairs or that I have chosen extended rear-facing for my children. And many times I forget about myself. I make excuses based on what I am doing for my children, but […]
