The other day, I was talking with a friend about her concerns for her daughter and all the “girl drama” she has experienced at school. In my “past life” as a school social worker, I would have addressed the symptom, and discussed
Stop and See without judgement
We are coming out of a week of being sick with coughs, colds and fevers. The exhaustion Ifeel reminds me of life with baby. When we start to have more freedom because our children’s needs are now less physically intense,
Camp Lessons on Anger and Queendom
Last week Sean and I eagerly packed our trailer to join a large group of school friends for camping in Carpinteria. This would be our inaugural trip with our tent trailer.. the entre into “princess camping” and I was ready!!
Learning to connect, boy style
The last few days my six year old, Lucas, has seemed like something was bothering him. He’s been a bit more aggressive and sensitive. So today, I listened to God’s nudging, and took him for a Mommy/Lucas date. As usual,
You are what your baby needs
In the early days of being a mom, one can get the message that all the solutions to life with baby would be answered by the newest gadget, the right diapers, the right book, etc.. Although stuff is nice and
Grieving With Children
The other day, my four year old daughter, Maya hears a honky tonk sounding song of Christine Kane’s and says, “Mom watch my show!” Then she pushes six of our dining room table chairs together to make a stage. She has
Enforcing limits or loving?
A couple years ago, as I went outside to get a bag out of the garage, I asked my 3 y.o daughter to stay inside because it was cold out there. Of course, being the spirited and self-directed girl that