World. Weight. ...
Sound familiar? This last month has swooped me up and taken me against my will. Ha! Not really, I am willfully emerged and invested in my life. However, I seem to be easily swayed this way and that. I think because I feel so deeply and care so much for the people in my life, [...]
Read MorePerfection and parenting… oy ...
I have been a parent for 8 years and 4 months… It has been an experience I can not fully express because it is so big, profound, meaningful, all encompassing, reflective and close to my heart, that there is simply too much to say. So, I shall chip away right now at one topic [...]
Read MoreI have been divorced for 2 years and am afraid of introducing the man I’ve been dating for about a year to my kid. ...
Here is the quick and easy to your situation. Number one, figure out your motivation behind the introduction. (Why are you doing this?) And number two, figure out any expectations you have of your daughter regarding the introduction. (Are you expecting her to love him and embrace him as you do?) If you feel like [...]
Read MoreI recently gave birth to my first child. He is beautiful, and he cries all the time! I am tired beyond belief and ...
NO! There is nothing wrong with you. He is a stranger to you as you are to him. Let’s consider all the factors… Sleep deprivation is tough even in the best of circumstances. Over night you have become the person in charge of the wellbeing and safety of another human being. You and your [...]
Read MoreI have a daughter who is 6 and her best friend is 7, however, they are two grades apart k and 2. They have played ...
These social situations are difficult, young or old, they simply hurt. I would make sure that your child feels validated for how she is feeling. Give her a hug, give her some love, give her some space, give her whatever she needs or will allow from you so that you can confirm her feelings. A [...]
Read MoreWhy do kids have so much ...
Here is one perspective: Kids are an entire soul in one small body. We don’t give them enough credit for being individuals and whole humans despite their small size. Because they rely on us for growth and support, we are under the illusion that they are not complete. From an energetic perspective they are. And [...]
Read MoreI am trying to deal with the pressure and anxiety that I put on myself regarding raising a 3-year-old. Specifically, I am overwhelmed at the ...
I know that for me, raising my kiddos has been one of the most fulfilling and challenging experiences of my life. They come out so cute and little and we feed them, clean them, protect them, shelter them, and love them. Our lives get turned upside down, in a good way and in an overwhelming [...]
Read MoreHow young is too young for a sleep over? I have a five-year-old son who has been invited to a sleep over at a friends ...
I don’t think sleep over’s are an age thing. It’s more about your and your child’s comfort level. It is interesting having children that are school age. When my kids were in preschool, their friends were my friend’s kids. I had total control and comfort in these situations. Now that my kiddos are in school, [...]
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