Tag: Parenting
Mama of the Bigs: Embracing the Season of Raising Teens and...
I carried a diaper bag for 11 years. Now I'm raising teens and adults. How did that happen so fast?
Having four children within eight...
Lessons Learned from Having Children Close in Age
We have four children. Our daughter, who is the eldest, was three years old when I gave birth to our youngest. It sounds like a...
Transparent Parenting: The Day I Scared My Son with my Grief
I knew my friend would be dropping off my son from school any minute. I had to get myself together.
I walked into my bathroom,...
Are We There Yet? Deciding When Your Family Is Complete
This is part of a series of perspectives from our contributors on a subject that no one quite has the answer to: when is...
Navigating the Pandemic with Kids in the Boat
Here we are in this pandemic - one year later.
Your child's school is closed or only open part-time. Dad's deployed or working some crazy...
Social Media: Is It Really a Dilemma?
I just finished watching "The Social Dilemma," a documentary released a few months ago on Netflix about the intent behind social media platforms. The...
I Do My Best Parenting When My Kids Are Asleep
I do my best parenting when my children are sleeping.
It’s kind of the same type of parenting I did before I had children. You...
Friday Favorites – Lauren’s Favorite Toddler Snacks
Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty...
Can I Just Sit Down?
We all have hopes and dreams. Most days, mine is some version of, "Can I just sit down?"
I don't voice it very often, even...
Playground Politics, On and Off the Monkey Bars
It started with an outing to a playground.
A few weeks ago, we had a fun afternoon at a woodsy playground, where our kids met...
Minding Your Mindfulness: How to Help Your Kids Use This Practice
“Mindfulness” is definitely on the regular rotation of things we ought to be doing these days.
Being mindful can seem like a daunting task though....
What is Emotional Poverty?
The human brain is so amazing. The more we learn about it, the more we know we don’t know.
I find brain-based research fascinating. I...