If you have never had the *pleasure* of flying with young children, count your lucky stars. Being trapped in a small space with nowhere to go should a meltdown or fill-in-the-blank emergency occur, strikes fear in those of us who fly with kids. I’ve flown a lot with kids. I consider myself lucky that I […]
The first few years of parenthood felt like an emotional roller coaster. Everything about being a new mom was both thrilling and terrifying at once. My expectations and emotions rose and fell quickly depending on how much my son ate, slept, or smiled at me that day. I anticipated a few twists, turns, and dips taking us from infant to toddlerhood. […]
I want to talk about something that might make you a little uncomfortable. I know, nobody wants to discuss sex and cancers of their sexual organs. But this is a conversation we need to have. As part of National Women’s Health Week, it’s important that we bring awareness to and destigmatize a serious women’s health […]
At this point, if you haven’t heard of the Netflix hit series, 13 Reasons Why, you may be living under a rock. That being said, it seems as though many parents are unfamiliar with the show’s premise and effect on a national conversation that is taking place among preteens and teens. I taught high school […]
When I was pregnant with my first, I read every parenting book I could get my hands on. I had clear views on all the typical decisions that new parents face. Would we vaccinate? Circumcise? Co-sleep? Sleep train? The list is endless. One topic that seemed straight forward to me was that, yes, I would […]
Let’s start this post by saying that my intention is not to bash other educational options besides homeschooling. Instead, I want to shed light on why I chose to homeschool my kids. Homeschooling isn’t for everyone, and that’s ok. However, there are many homeschoolers in middle Tennessee, and it’s becoming an increasingly popular option. I’ll […]
I don’t like to talk about this stuff. I’ve written posts like this a hundred times over the years—but I never hit publish. But let’s rip off the bandaid and chat anyway, shall we? Parenting is hard at all levels and in all stages. Sometimes we do hard things because they are hard. The rewards are worth it. Parenting is like that. […]
I can already feel the angry mob forming as I type out the title. It seems that people these days have very strong opinions about the participation trophy. Myself? I go back and forth on this debate. I do like a participation trophy—but only up to a certain age. Maybe 10 or 12? For little kids, I really […]
“But….why?” That’s the answer I get when I tell people I chose to have two babies without an epidural. We live in an amazing medical world that allows women to not feel a thing when they push a human from their lady parts. So why would I choose to feel every ounce of excruciating pain? […]
“Mirror, mirror on the wall why is there a half-melted wax figure of Dee Snider in the bathroom?” Ever so slowly it comes back to you: the babysitter, the booze, the youthful fire you thought you’d lost ignited again from within . . . And now, the crushing defeat of morning. As you struggle to […]
