Tag: children
A Necessary Discussion: Mommy, Why Are You Crying?
Earlier this month, I had to speak with my babies about running away from gunfire. I know I'm not the only momma that had...
Other People’s Children
Some women don’t love kids and decide not to have any. They see past the rainbows to the rainy days that cause them, and...
A Mother’s Love – Do you see it?
Now is the time
Embrace every moment
Very soon
Everything will be different.
Remember these days.
Even though you feel weary, fret not -
Nothing you do is worthless.
Daughters and...
Mom Confession: I’m not perfect, and I’m not sorry.
My three-year-old's honest confession:
"I'm mad at you. I don't want to be happy ... but I love you."
His scowl as he spat these words...
Parenthood: The (Roller Coaster) Ride of a Lifetime
Attention ladies and gentlemen, thank you for choosing to ride the Ultimate Thrill Coaster - PARENTHOOD! Please keep your hands and feet inside the...
Innocent, Inappropriate and Irresistible: Toddlers at their Finest
If you're a parent of a child old enough to talk, then I know that you know what I'm talking about when I speak...
Child Abuse Prevention: These Things Just Shouldn’t Be True
Child abuse. Wait...what? That topic of conversation didn't come up at your last playdate?
Severe neglect. Hmm? You mean when I let my littles watch...
Mom Guilt: Navigating Media, Meltdowns and Motherhood
What is it about social media that draws us into a sense of community, and solidarity, but also into a sense of uncertainty and...
A Childhood Conundrum: Stop Growing! Keep Growing!
My world, my stars, my moon and sky just turned the big FIVE. When my son, Maxon, was born, I had a pretty good...
Rolling with Life’s Punches: Round 3
There are days when life decides to punch you right in the stomach. The uterus, in fact.
Jennifer, this is not the type of thing...