Kids Can Give Hugs or Not…Let Them Set Their Own Boundaries
October 8, 2021
When I was a kid it never occurred to me that anyone wouldn’t like hugs, or that many folks don’t always hug and kiss hello and goodbye.
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I Don’t Want My Kids to Grow Up the Way I Did
October 1, 2021
My father is an abusive alcoholic. I am determined to ensure that my children have a completely different childhood from the one I had.
How to Parent When You Have Hearing Loss
September 24, 2021
I sound like a broken record, even to myself. But what is my alternative? I need to teach my children how to speak to me so I can hear them.
I Was Ghosted by My Best Mom Friend
September 18, 2021
We didn’t have a fight. Not even a heated argument. I wondered what I did to hurt her, but I was at a total loss as to what it was.
I’ll Keep Watching
September 12, 2021
My mom was the type of woman who exuded class. She got up every morning and went through the ritual of “getting ready” even when we had no plans to leave the house.
Practical Magic: Conjuring Peaceful Bedtimes
May 8, 2021
Saying goodnight to my daughter is always, um, an adventure.
Single Parenthood: It’s Not A Competition
April 28, 2021
Yes, some parents are the sole parent 100% of the time. But I would argue that single parenthood includes a wider cross-section of parents.
Marriage and Matrimony in COVID Madness
April 24, 2021
With the whole COVID thing, it’s been a difficult time BUT my husband has been absolutely amazing with his love and support.
How I Became a Grown-Up
April 15, 2021
Do you want to know when you really become a grown up? It’s when you have to take care of your parent. The day you realize you’re the caregiver.
When Is It Appropriate To Ask “Are You About To Get Your Period?”
March 1, 2021
“Are you about to get your period?” I think the men who ask this kind of question just have not been schooled. So, I laid it out in an easy-to-read format.
Kids Can Give Hugs or Not…Let Them Set Their Own Boundaries
October 8, 2021
When I was a kid it never occurred to me that anyone wouldn’t like hugs, or that many folks don’t always hug and kiss hello and goodbye.
I Don’t Want My Kids to Grow Up the Way I Did
October 1, 2021
My father is an abusive alcoholic. I am determined to ensure that my children have a completely different childhood from the one I had.
How to Parent When You Have Hearing Loss
September 24, 2021
I sound like a broken record, even to myself. But what is my alternative? I need to teach my children how to speak to me so I can hear them.
I Was Ghosted by My Best Mom Friend
September 18, 2021
We didn’t have a fight. Not even a heated argument. I wondered what I did to hurt her, but I was at a total loss as to what it was.
I’ll Keep Watching
September 12, 2021
My mom was the type of woman who exuded class. She got up every morning and went through the ritual of “getting ready” even when we had no plans to leave the house.
Practical Magic: Conjuring Peaceful Bedtimes
May 8, 2021
Saying goodnight to my daughter is always, um, an adventure.
Single Parenthood: It’s Not A Competition
April 28, 2021
Yes, some parents are the sole parent 100% of the time. But I would argue that single parenthood includes a wider cross-section of parents.
Marriage and Matrimony in COVID Madness
April 24, 2021
With the whole COVID thing, it’s been a difficult time BUT my husband has been absolutely amazing with his love and support.
How I Became a Grown-Up
April 15, 2021
Do you want to know when you really become a grown up? It’s when you have to take care of your parent. The day you realize you’re the caregiver.
When Is It Appropriate To Ask “Are You About To Get Your Period?”
March 1, 2021
“Are you about to get your period?” I think the men who ask this kind of question just have not been schooled. So, I laid it out in an easy-to-read format.
