My daughter has been 2 for three weeks now and it’s as if someone let her know that being two meant acting differently. Literally, it feels like a switch went off in her and now each day contains power struggles, meltdowns, and choices. Lots of choices. In the journey to foster her independence over the…
Deep in my soul I yearn for friends. Real friends. Ones that I see often, that check in on me, that I check in on, and that want to share life with me but understand that seasons of life can dictate my own involvement in their life and vice versa. I long for a village….
Whether your child is an infant, toddler, or teen, they all struggle with venturing into the unknown. They struggle with these HUGE emotions that make them freeze in the moment or break down into a meltdown to end all meltdowns. They happen in public, at family get-togethers, and right when you think things are going…
Oh the blessings of being a Stay-at-home-mom and what a task it can be on a daily basis. And while many have really responded in a positive manner to the recent post “Dear Stay-At-Home-Moms, Please Shut Up“, it’s something that has really rubbed me the wrong way. It sends the wrong message to mothers both…
This is a touchy subject. While it’s literally about touch, it’s also an open letter with my heart in my hands to try explain my childhood to all those who didn’t and still don’t understand. It’s to defend myself as an adult and to not be ashamed that “I am who I am”, and I have…
We all seem to ooze excitement over our growing children when they start talking. It’s like the heavens open up when they can communicate and it’s a whole new world. However, have you ever sat back as a parent and thought, “Wow, we should not have taught him/her that word. What were we thinking”? We definitely…
It’s the home stretch to welcome your baby earth side and to finish up the Natural Childbirth Course! I hope you have enjoyed your local course if you have gotten to take it! So what do you need to do in this time? Prepare your coaches and make sure they are confident and comfortable in…
There are so many stories of moms that give birth to their babies and they say their hearts melted and they had true love at first sight. And while I was changed forever and I fully and whole-heartedly have always loved my child and so vividly remember the exuberance of holding my own baby, “true…
While we live in a world of convenience and “easy living”, our family has chosen a path where the motto is “if it’s not an option, we can’t choose it”. It may sound odd and it is definitely not for everyone, but the idea is one worth exploring. Instead of buying into a lot of…
With growing, teething, and increased interest in food, toddlers eat a lot throughout the day. For me, this means my toddler snacks all day long and eats regular meals. The problem that I had was either she was always asking for the same food or I was not varying what I gave her… and by…
Why Read with Toddlers? The art of storytelling predates written language and is such a beautiful way to interact with stories. Because toddlers cannot read yet, storytelling is such a special way to explore new ideas and concepts and a way to make reading fun. Despite being a History and English teacher, reading has never been…
Because it is a huge part of our life, I thought it would be a great time to discuss why we bed share with our kids. I know that for many this is a very controversial topic and that many have their very strong opinions on both sides. That’s why I have chosen to talk…