Learning to read seemed very natural to me, until my daughter decided that she wanted to learn – and we hit roadblocks at every turn.
Category: Mommyhood
The Beauty of a Gift Economy
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Kimmerer provided a new perspective on many parts of life, including an alternative to our commodity economy.
Just. Stop. Talking.: An Easy Way to Minimize Conflict in My Home
I would have never considered that silently discipling my children would have been effective, but it has changed our home environment completely.
The (il)logic of food rules for kids
I have tried to impose rules on my kids’ eating that make no sense. Here are few examples and some practical suggestions to rethink the way police our children’s eating.
In Defense of Annual Passes for Local Attractions
There can be many benefits to purchasing the memberships to zoos and museums when we are using these outings to build connection with our children
Book Review: The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart
I love reading nonfiction books, but I am not magnetized to them the way I am to novels. However, I had a hard time putting this one down. There were so many nuggets to help me flourish in my relationship with my kids. Highly, highly recommend.
A Connected Christmas: Our Exploration for Family Traditions
Christmas as a holiday has felt weird for me since we had children, never quite knowing what we wanted to include. This year we began searching for the right fit.
Our Daily Schedule – Ages 3, 5, and 6
Our schedule changes as the kid outgrow naps and develop new needs. Here is the way our days are currently structured.
Tennessee Training: Learning Important Lessons about Motherhood on Vacation
I don’t often consider vacation a time for learning life lessons, but this trip to Tennessee provided some important insights.
Tips and Tricks for Traveling Solo with Kids
Flying alone with three kids sounded overwhelming to me, but after a few tries, I have figured out some things that hep make the journey smoother.