Parenting Wisdom

I’m writing this on Mother’s Day. This is my fourth Mother’s Day as a mom, and my second without my mother. My mother is living, but no longer a part of our lives. Many factors play into her absence....

Mother's Day advertisements and commercials give you the idea that it is all about flowers, gifts, and family dinners, and for some that is the case. But for many others, the focus on Mother's Day for weeks leading up...

Since becoming a mother, I have gone from working full-time, to working from home, to staying at home. And I can definitively say, it’s all hard. I never anticipated being a stay-at-home mom. I worked diligently for my bachelor’s and...

I recently came across a pin on Pinterest titled "Mother Culture: You are Mothering Wrong" and couldn't help but click on the article. To say someone is mothering wrong is definitely a title that warrants a click.  I am sure...

The start of daylight saving time may be one of my favorite times of year. There is so much excitement in the spring, with the promise of longer days, warmer weather and the eventual slow down into sweet summertime,...

Disappointment was not what I sat down to write about when my 16-year-old daughter ran past me with a look of terror... Every mommy instinct I have focused on all the horrible possibilities of what might be happening as Caroline...

In the spirit of love (well, the commercialized version) I like to do a little extra for my loved ones for Valentine's Day. Now, I will admit that I have slowed down a lot since my teen has outgrown the...

My daughter just turned seven. As she gets older each year, I enjoy looking back on who she used to be and watching who she is becoming. Like how when I found out I was having a girl I...

The beeping sound from the coffee pot in the morning used to be a welcoming sound. Now, I find myself rushing over to turn it off before the sound goes off so as not to wake any sleeping children,...

The other day I saw a friend for the first time since having my baby. After the obligatory congratulating and cooing, he asked, "So how's motherhood? Loving every minute of it?" For the past nine and a half months, whenever...

Each new year seems to bring a slew of marketing campaigns targeted at moms, or just parents in general, promising to help them address the sorts of problems that they are too busy, or tired to deal with at...

Dear Number One, As I sit here in the first trimester with Number Two, I can’t help but think about how our lives will change. You have been the focus of my whole world, Number One. I worry what will...

There are some milestones you think, as a parent, will be such a relief when your child achieves them. Feeding themselves, toileting independently, happy school drop-offs. And for the most part, once your child can do all of these...

As we venture into a new year, I feel like it's a great time to reevaluate my parenting practices and goals. I wouldn't say that I was unhappy throughout 2022, but there are constantly things that I'm working on...