It’s that time of year again. The holidays. Every super store has been preparing us for it since late summer. Christmas trees, menorahs, sparkling lights, all of it. What’s left of my inner child loves this time of year, and my own kids’ excitement helps add some cheer…..but it would be a lie to say […]
Holidays, Rewired. Read Post »
Once in a while I come across a quote on one of my social media newsfeeds that hits too close to home. Words that sink in deep and linger for a while. This past week the quote that really pulled me in said: “Shout out to people who grew up with emotionally unsupportive parents and
Warriors: For Those Who Grew Up With a Broken Parent. Read Post »
Someone needs to tell me what on earth is up with kids and their inability to leave the house on time. Ever. You’d think I’d be used to this by now with an 11 and 14 year old…but I’m not. Grow a new gray hair every single time I need to leave the house with
Kids In Slo-Mo: Just Another Real Story from the Parent-hood. Read Post »
I recently had a conversation with my daughter about the meaning of friendship and how less is always more when it comes to her tribe. She’s 11 and starts middle school in the fall. This means that inevitably she has begun to feel the sting of “friends” whose attitudes have changed and who are not
Tribe: Observations on Friendship, Loyalty, and Relationships Read Post »
This past Mother’s Day was one of introspection for me. I had a few hours to myself in the morning between the time my boyfriend left for work and my kids got dropped back off. I thought about my strained relationship with my mom, and I thought a lot about my own experiences as
Strong Girls Grow Up. Read Post »
