“It is very important for children, especially young girls, to understand and believe in the power of their voice.”
Dear Little Girl With The Smart Mouth, Never Allow Yourself To Be Silenced By Someone Else’s Voice
I Am Much More Than JUST The Foster Parent
“Let me share with you ‘just’ what I really am.”
Sometimes I’m Grateful My Son Has Autism
“That may sound like a terrible thing to say, but in some ways, I think, I hope, it shields him.”
12 Experiments To Test If You’re Ready To Have Kids
“If all of this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, then you are ready to be a parent!”
It’s The Final Weeks Of School Before Summer, And I No Longer Give Any Sh*ts
“I am done with that mess now. See also: the signing of reading logs, the reading of important papers, the forcing my children to take showers, and the packing of nutritious lunches.”
Don’t Be A Unicorn Mom (Because Unicorns Are Fake)
“Pretending your life is perfect, your kids are flawless, your life is fabulous, or you wake up looking like that just isn’t reality.”
How I Am Redefining Divorce And Co-Parenting Like A Pro
“The top two photos were taken when Adam and I were married. The bottom two, taken nearly one year and over two years after our divorce was finalized.”
Parents—When In Doubt, Just Cut The Dang Grapes
“This sweet soul had to be operated on, under general anesthetic to remove the grape.”
10 Routines That Will Strengthen A Parent-Child Relationship
“Kids who feel strongly connected to their parents are more eager to cooperate with them, so it’s worth the effort to enhance that bond. It also just feels great.”
Dear New Foster Parents: Getting Attached Is The Greatest Honor
“I got attached, and it has been the greatest pleasure of my entire life.”