Not too long ago, I read an article that said something about daughters with nagging mothers did better in life. Okay, to be honest, I didn’t read the article. I saw the headline and immediately started celebrating my obviously amazing parenting skills. If the headline was true, then my daughter was set. Her future was…
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The one thing to do when you pick your child up from school
It’s crazy how messy kids can get at school. Every morning, when I drop Ayva off, she is put together so well. Her hair is neatly pulled back in a ponytail with her little headband. The cuffs of her bright white socks are carefully folded, and she looks like a little Catholic school doll. By…
Actually Moms, we ARE doing enough for our kids
When I was a mom of one, I was so extra when it came to doing things for my daughter. She had three birthday cakes for her first birthday. I took her to the zoo or museums every weekend before she could even walk. Even though I was a single mom and my money was…
Some of the best parenting advice comes from social media
Back when Jamie was a tiny little infant, I posted a picture of him on Instagram. His balled fists and intense brooding look reminded me of a teeny little boxer. As the likes and comments started rolling in, I received an private message from one of my friends. She told me she saw my picture and…
We need to be speaking life into our children
One of the most fulfilling jobs I’ve ever had was teaching drama to children who were living in a homeless shelter. I don’t even know if I should call it a job. It was much more than that. It was heart work, and I grew so much in the two years that I worked there….