I am currently 17 weeks pregnant and I have two girls (ages 7 and 4). After people hear that my third baby is also going to be a girl, the most common reaction is, “Oh, well that’s okay.” The tone is of disappointment and pity and usually followed by, “as long as it’s healthy.” I’m…
Category: Kids
How Eliminating the Word “No”, Stopped Toddler Tantrums
My husband and I sat down that night defeated. He poured us both a glass of wine and we looked at each other with exhausted eyes. This had become our nightly ritual. I drank more wine in the past week than I ever had before. We were in the thick of toddler tantrums with our…
Sideline Parents are Ruining Sports for Kids (And my Saturday)
Recently I attended a college, Division 3 lacrosse game for my little brother and I was appalled by the behavior of the parents. Screaming. Cursing. Threatening referees and players of the opposing team. Yes, grown adults were yelling threats at college players on the opposing team. I wish I could say this was just the…
What We’re Into this Week {Volume 22}
What we’re wearing…I have been living in this yoga wrap. It is so comfy, like wearing a blanket. I love to throw it on to head to yoga class and then put it back on after class. It’s both casual and flattering. I prefer the grey but I may just grab up the black one,…
Vacations Part 1: Planning a Family Trip
Being raised by a “fly by the seat of your pants” mother is not nearly as fun as it may sound. Family trips growing up always ended up feeling chaotic and inadequately planned. Now, my father was a bit more of a planner, but there’s only so much he could do when he was also…
School’s Out… Now What?
As I head to pick up my son from school I find myself singing Alice Cooper School’s Out and DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince Summer Time and feeling a rush of excitement. It’s the last day of school! SUMMER TIME! After handing over teacher gifts and wishing everyone a happy summer, we’re walking…
DIY Suncatcher
I don’t know about your kids, but my son loves to see his artwork hung up somewhere. He gets a big smile on his face and loves to show off what he made. I wouldn’t be lying if I told you he has a framed painting in our guest bathroom because he used colors that…
Is it Really Time?: When One of Your Little Birds Leaves the Nest
The Moment You’ve Been Waiting For So there it is, the moment you thought you’d been waiting for, looking forward to, working so hard to achieve. And then when it finally arrives all you can think is: “Is it really already time?” By now you may be wondering just what I’m talking about. One of…
The Montessori Method: 5 Things to Know
Anyone who’s a mom has likely heard the phrase, “The Montessori Method,” thrown around when their children get to be school-aged. You may know it’s an education style or a way of life–but, some might not know more than that. But what is the Montessori Method exactly? Is Montessori right for you? Here are some…
Seed Bombs: A Fun and Practical Party Favor
As a newbie kindergarten mom, I couldn’t help but notice the emphasis the school put on their policy of no food for birthday and holiday celebrations. It was written in bold font in our Welcome to Kindergarten packet and highlighted before each and every holiday party. Naively, I thought this meant I was off the…