Tag: life lessons
I Could Have Said “No” Today
I could have said “No” today.
No, because we’re in a rush. No, because I don’t want there to be another mess. No, because I...
5 Tips To Help Your Middle Schooler Advocate For Themselves
When our middle school students face challenges, it’s our job to give them the tools they need. Through their years in school, they will...
Today Our Schools Go Mask Choice. Why My Kids Will Be...
We stood there huddled next to the television, too nervous to sit as we listened to our governor speak.
He was talking about the pandemic....
Let Them Be Kids
When my older daughter was three, we took her on a birthday trip to Disney World. There was excitement. There was magic. There was...
My Baby’s Turning 10! Ten Lessons I’ve Learned Since Becoming a...
As my oldest child turns ten. It’s hard to wrap my head around the fact that I’ve been at this parenting game for a...
Guiding My Child as She Moves on From a Friendship
Friendships are a key element in life. As moms, we are eager to connect and develop close friends. This is something we also want...
My Daughter Lost Her First Gymnastics Meet and I’ve Never Been...
My body shook as I sat there in the cold gym, my eyes fixed on my eight-year-old daughter as she warmed up for her...
How Are the Numbers Today?
I am a scientist, so I like data. And throughout the COVID pandemic, I keep asking the same question - How are the numbers...
Here, There, and Everywhere: Pass Around More Compliments
January 24 is National Compliment Day. Did I know that off of the top of my head? Absolutely not. But now that I do...
I Started Seeing a Therapist
I started seeing a therapist. I put off this for a long time because I told myself that my problems were small, and I...