I believe that medication plays a role in mental health. It shouldn’t necessarily be the first stop on the journey, but there are times when it is a necessary and helpful one.
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.
The Comeback Run: A Lesson in Rest and Recovery
I had unexpected surgery and planned to bounce right back into my running routine two weeks later. Unsurprisingly, things didn’t happen the way I had planned them.
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.
Book Review: The Trials of Phillis Wheatley by Henry Louis Gates
Stars: ★★★★★ (Study This Book) Premise Around six years old, Phillis Wheatley was kidnapped from West Africa and trafficked to the United States in 1761. She became the first person of African descent to write a book of poetry published in English. The prevailing theory at the time was that Black people were less than…