When I was expecting my first child, I once overheard my mother-in-law sharing with a friend of hers that I was pregnant – in the early months. I was so upset; I thought she had violated my privacy. Looking back, I know what I was thinking, but I also know what… Read More
I like to watch my 20-month old grandson hanging around wearing one or both of his 8-year old brother’s sneakers. Or his Daddy’s black dress shoes. Or his 5-year-old brother’s crocs. With his back straight, his stomach out and his hand swinging by his side, he traipses around from room to room picking… Read More
When my kids were little, my husband and I faced many parenting stresses. Through it all, we felt that we were in control of our children’s lives and were the conductors on the train that our kids were traveling on. Major and minor decisions – from what school to send them to, to where they would go to camp, to bringing them… Read More
You know those annoying non-moms who think they know everything about motherhood? For sure you do; everyone does. We’ve all come across them in our most insecure and shameful moments as parents. Just when we need the most encouragement — because one of our kids is having a tantrum, or talking… Read More
When Robert Fulghum wrote that all he ever needed to know he learned in kindergarten, he wasn’t kidding. I had a similar experience in kindergarten just by watching my grandson and his peers sings songs at their graduation. The other day I attended the 5-year old graduation and listened to them say their valedictorian… Read More
