I have to fight the urge to “fix” my daughter, fight the desire to change who she is. Because children are meant to be unfinished.
tweens (eek)
I Want You in my Village, But Not Too Much
The village can be judgemental – If you are too hands-on you’re a helicopter mom; if you let your son or daughter roam you’re reckless and negligent.
#EpicParentingFail: How Not to Handle Your Daughter’s First Period
I’d been preparing for YEARS when my daughter had her first period. You would have thought I would have been ready for the main event.
When You Wished for Your Child to “Just Stay Little”
I hated you when you wished for your child to “just stay little,” but now I understand. You’ve said it often. “Why can’t they just stay little?”
When Facebook Reminds Me I’m a Crappy Mom
On some days, my Facebook Memories seem to suggest that I am crappy mom. On others, I am awesome. Facebook tells me that too.