I glanced at my phone, checking to see how much time we had until our bus arrived. Worried that we would miss it, I frantically tried to get my 2-year-old's coat on her while I simultaneously shoved all of her clothes from the morning into her backpack. Of course, at that moment, my daughter thought it would be hilarious to run around the classroom, giggling at this fun new … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons Parents Need a Creative Outlet
Life Lessons
The Mistake I’ve Made Parenting My Strong-Willed, Independent Child
Because I was a strong-willed, independent child myself, I thought I was parenting my strong-willed child right. Here's what I learned was doing wrong. For 8 months now, I've been parenting a two-year-old and a three-year-old. Two under two has nothing on the phase of "No! I do it by myself." And all the crying that comes with not necessarily being able to do … [Read more...] about The Mistake I’ve Made Parenting My Strong-Willed, Independent Child
My Daughter’s Jealousy & My Disappointment: What I learned
The day I sent my little girl off into the world of preschool, my heart broke a bit. And since that day, I have patiently waited for my turn to observe her class. That day was last week. The morning started off with glances shot towards one another. Anytime our gaze met, we would smile as if only the two of us knew a really special secret. My husband came home early to watch … [Read more...] about My Daughter’s Jealousy & My Disappointment: What I learned
To The Strangers Who Criticize My Parenting
It doesn't happen often. Thankfully, in fact, it is quite rare. Nonetheless, every now and then, I'll be out with my toddlers bouncing, distracting, warning, counting to three, and trying to appear sane. My number one goal is getting from point A to point B with the least amount of failing, zig-zagging, and whining as possible when a stranger pops out nowhere to … [Read more...] about To The Strangers Who Criticize My Parenting
Christmas From Nothing
My Honda Civic was jam-packed full of gifts. The trunk, the passenger seat, and back seats were occupied from the floor to the roof. I made my way to the co-op they lived in feeling a genuine sense of accomplishment. From the day I finished my degree that December until that day I had filled up my car, I worked tirelessly to get as much as possible checked off their … [Read more...] about Christmas From Nothing