It Takes a Village: To All My Dads Out There
Growing up without a father was far less difficult than raising three young children without a partner. An electrical wire killed my dad in August 1977 when the ladder with …
Positive Parenting
How One Birthday Invitation Slapped Me in the Face
I had approximately 30 minutes until we had to leave for the birthday party. “Where is the party?” my husband innocently and genuinely asked. “I don’t even know. I need …
Don’t Be This Mom
“Are you serious? Did you really just say that?” I found myself saying to this stranger. This tired mom didn’t look up at me. We were at the airport, together, waiting for …
When to Know It Is Ok to Be Late
One overcast Pacific Northwest morning, I bent down to help a 3.5 year old put his shoes on his small, adorable feet. Then it struck me. “Hey, D, you put your shoes …
Being the Best Mom Isn’t Enough: I Need More
There I said it. A mom bittersweet moment of truth. I will admit that my heart aches as I read that heading. I think of my sweet, darling, beautiful boys, and …
The Powerful Parenting Lessons I Learned from a Sex Expert
You should start speaking to your children about sex as soon as they discover their private parts. Yup. My two-year-old is already exploring and “gets it”. He is noticing the …