Bookish, Veganish, Holding it Togetherish
Christmas break is approaching, and if I let them, my kids will likely spend those school-free hours on their devices. Or wrestling. Therefore, I scoured the internet for other ways to occupy them, opting for easy science experiments. My favorites (not too messy, time intensive, or clutter-producing) made this article.
Thanksgiving and Christmas crafts were easier when all four kids were young. Just trace hands, throw some felt pom poms around, and call it a day. Now that only the youngest is “little,” they’re harder to please (as a group). And taller. With more capable hands. With upcoming school breaks,
I often revisit this scene from a Joyce Carol Oates novel: a child and her caregiver, the adult mumbling, “you’re so…” trailing into a wrought silence. The child internally responds, “but what am I?…I don’t know, tell me.” The recollection of that vulnerability, and the years in which it is
Lately, when my kids are frustrated, they scream. And not just the one diagnosed with autism (though he’s the loudest), it’s all of them. Here’s the truth: it’s tough not to scream back. Well, not at first. I can be real calm for five minutes. After that, the brakes
Doing acts of kindness is a great way to improve the world. By being kind, thoughtful, and generous, kids of all ages can make a positive difference in the lives of those around them. It’s also an excellent way for kids to learn (and adults to re-learn!) how to be
Navigating the whirlwind world of toddlerhood is challenging for any parent. With brains still forming, toddlers struggle to focus on tasks, leading to moments when it seems impossible to get through to them. It’s almost as if your toddler isn’t listening at all. Despite their occasional bouts of defiance, toddlers
Picture this: You’re calmly navigating a toddler tantrum in a bustling bistro. Silverware is flying, heads are turning. You’re holding your ground, practicing Non-Reactive Parenting with all your might. Suddenly, a voice cuts through the chaos. A stranger, perhaps, or maybe a well-meaning relative. Their words sting with judgment, laced
The mother-son bond is a unique and powerful relationship. Nurturing this connection is vital, not just for the emotional development of sons, but also for us boy moms (I have three sons!). Spending quality time together leads to lifelong memories, stronger communication, and a deep-seated trust. Feeling stuck in a
Parenthood is a beautiful mess. One minute you’re basking in your child’s laughter, the next you’re dodging tantrum-fueled projectiles. In the heat of those meltdown moments, reacting is our natural instinct. But what if there was a different approach, a way to stay calm even when your child is anything
I gotta admit: non-reactive parenting can look a lot like gentle parenting. To the untrained eye, anyway. But there are a few key differences, which I’d like to go into. Child vs. Parent Centered I gotta be honest, I’m not really interested in the child’s behavior. Childs are gonna child,