Parenting Wisdom

While you’ve probably heard the term “gentle parenting” much more in recent years, there are countless misconceptions about what this parenting approach entails. It goes by several names (including conscious parenting, respectful parenting, peaceful parenting, and authoritative parenting) but...

A writer from a sister site wrote a lovely ode to the wonderful world of 15-month olds. We have just entered that special age, and with it came the very first tantrum. Don't get me wrong, everything about this age...

Disclaimer, the following post may contain full blown whining. It’s not in my nature, but I’m just going to let it out. Just this one time. Love me anyway? We all know, as moms, the days that are all about...

Riding home from school late yesterday my 10-year-old asked, “Mama, when’s Mother’s Day?” I know he was thinking about celebrating me and ultimately a Mother's Day gift. I caught myself adding up the days, the numbers on the calendar that...

Loss is a part of life. Most people have figured this out by adulthood and developed the skills necessary to navigate the rough waters of loss and find their way to the other side. But when a child is confronted...

The worst day of my life was December 12, 2011, when I held my 2-day-old daughter as her last breath left her body. While the doctor prepared us at her anatomy scan at 20-weeks gestation that she would likely not...

Have you ever wondered how virtual learning can impact your family’s life in a positive way? Many families are enjoying their decision to delve into virtual learning. Flexibility, support, and vigorous curriculum are just a few of the many...

I'm not sure there is anything in the world more polarizing than parenting. Pre-baby, I thought abortion and civil rights were as bad of a dinner table conversation as you could ask for ... but I have learned I was...

My daughter came into this world a little dramatically. Her birth wasn't quite like I expected it to be and left me questioning lots of things. She was also a terrible sleeper until about 18 months. Add in working...

This pandemic? It won't last forever. Homeschooling your kids? It won't last forever. Working full-time from home while overseeing insane virtual school schedules? It won't last forever. We're living in intense times. We -- moms especially -- are being stretched in ways we haven't been...

He’s so bored. My teenager. It’s not a phrase we use in our family. And it’s not exactly what he said to me this afternoon, but it’s what I heard. “Can we go somewhere?” is actually what he said. It was...

The other day my husband announced to me that we really needed to start working on our son's literacy skills. I tilted my head and was like, "What do you mean?" In my mind, our son is essentially a literary genius. I...

My youngest started high school this year. My little itty bitty baby (who just happens to be six inches taller than I am) is a freshman. And my oldest is a junior - making moves to get out of...

I am about to begin potty training my third child, and this time around I feel more confident having successfully potty trained two children already. However, I have learned throughout the years that potty training is a very personal...