*I originally wrote a version of this post on the BabyCenter Blog FIVE years ago. Guess what? All of it – 100% – still worries me. Raising children in the age of social media worries me more so now that we’re so close to actually using smart phones and other social sites.* I’m not a… [Read More]
The love for my children is sometimes overwhelming
*This post was originally posted on the BabyCenter Blog. As I reread it I was reminded of the fact that yes, the days are long but the years are short. The love for my children can be overwhelming. They are older now, but every bit of this is still true. My children. I know there… [Read More]
How to encourage kids to entertain themselves
Something that plagues nearly every parent I have encountered over the years is getting your children to entertain themselves. We all hear “I’m bored” or “There’s nothing to do” many, many times a week. Getting kids to figure out how to keep themselves amused for a tiny chunk of time so you can clean up,… [Read More]
I’m still learning to pick my parenting battles
I blinked. That was my first mistake. I blinked and my babies are gone. In their place are two children. Two individuals with their own interests, opinions and personalities. It’s time for me to let go a little. I’m not a helicopter parent by any stretch. But I’m not exactly free-range either. I like to… [Read More]
“But how can you love me?”
My sweet firstborn child… You about broke my heart last night. We had a disagreement. I made a suggestion for bedtime that you found particulary offensive. You were rude. I got mad. There were tears. There was yelling. And then you went to bed. When I came in to go through our regular routine (talk… [Read More]
Yes, my kid still uses a booster seat
This post contains affiliate links, as well as mention of a product we received for free. When to stop using a booster seat is a question a lot of parents ask so I hope this is helpful! I remember when Mr. A was born I read an article that talked about kids being in car… [Read More]
It’s no joke, parenting is hard
Let me first just put this on the table…kids are amazing. Being a parent is fulfilling and wonderful and I’ve never known a love quite like it. But it’s also hard. Really, really hard. All of it. Newborns, babies, preschoolers, tweens, teens…heck, even being a parent to an ADULT can be hard (ask my mom!)…. [Read More]
How do I teach my daughter about beauty?
Last week, I sat in a room with about 20 other women and we talked about beauty and the stereotypes that women have to deal with. (Yes, men have to deal with some too, but for the purpose of this post, let’s just focus on women.) We talked about self-esteem and the struggle women have… [Read More]
The “last time” is just around the corner
I lay in bed with my newly eight year old, scratching his back and talking about our day. As exhaustion took over, he asked for my pinky, which he holds every night for just a few minutes while I sing Silent Night. It’s a silly little thing that brings him comfort and allows me a… [Read More]
Fun Fall Activities for Your Family
I’m a huge fan of local pumpkin patches, apple orchards and, of course, here in NC, the State Fair. There are so many ways you can enjoy fall with your family. Here are a few of my favorite ideas to get you started. Bring Some Love to the Local Fire Station In addition to being… [Read More]
