Tag: parenthood
I’m Not The Nanny: One Story of a Black Mama Raising...
Last Sunday was Mother’s Day, but to my kids – it was just another day of learning and growing in their skin. It’s almost...
Family Vacations: An Exercise in Accepting Reality
I don’t love to admit this, but vacations are one element of parenting that I will sometimes lie about. When I tell friends or...
They Found Me: Thoughts on Becoming a Mother
There are a few precious things in life that transform us. Moments where there is a distinct "before" and "after." Where you can feel...
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is coming up, and it’s easy to feel stumped about what to buy for the women in your life that you love. ...
A Mom’s Story about Crying: Child Abuse Prevention Month
If you ask a new parent their fears about parenthood, most will talk about disruptions in routine, feeding issues, sleep issues, and general questions...
Practicing Positivity
When was the last time you spent time thinking nice things about yourself? Our brains are filters, and biologically they’re programmed to notice what...
Instructions On Not Giving Up
I think it’s easy to imagine that surrender is doing nothing. Just waiting--for the time to go by, or for things to happen. But...
4 Positive Parenting Resources to Check Out
Gentle parenting. Mindful parenting. Peaceful parenting. Positive parenting. Regular parenting is hard enough—do we have to put a label on it?
Look, I get it....
Guide to Iowa City Area Parent-Teacher Groups
We are one month into the school year, and the learning curve is still like a roller coaster.
For every moment when I get the...
The “Not a Question” Question that Got My Kids Talking
Sometime last fall I really messed up when talking to my youngest about his newest piece of artwork. He brought it over, beaming and...