Boob vs Bottle: A Funny Story About Honesty and Children

Boob or Bottle:  A  Funny Family  Take  on Honesty “You fed us with your boob?!?”  Before we stroll down “anatomy” lane, I think proper introductions are in order. My name is Mommy and in case you haven’t picked up on it, I’m a mother. Not just any mother but the “bestest Mommy in the whole wide … Continue reading Boob vs Bottle: A Funny Story About Honesty and Children

Holy Stupidity Batman! Tolerance is Just a Nine-Letter Word?!

  When I sat down to pen this post, I found myself torn between a two topics. I would either write about my teens' latest driving escapades involving an empty parking lot, a camera, fairies and a soup nazi (don't ask); or I'd talk about my "no media for 40 days" where things like wine … Continue reading Holy Stupidity Batman! Tolerance is Just a Nine-Letter Word?!

WWF Smackdown – Why I Sometimes Let ‘Em Duke it Out

You WHAT?!!! Yes, I know. Some of you are already in an uproar and that's perfectly fine. But if you hang with me for a few moments, I will prove to you why sometimes, letting your children figure things out on their own is the BEST thing you, as a parent, will ever do. Now, … Continue reading WWF Smackdown – Why I Sometimes Let ‘Em Duke it Out

Fear of Rejection: It Affects Children Too

Strategies to Tear Down the Fear of Rejection Along this journey of living  my dreams, loving my life and discovering my inner voice, I've learned many a thing about being a parent. Having been a married parent and now a single parent, I've learned that in the end, children want what grownups want for ourselves: … Continue reading Fear of Rejection: It Affects Children Too

Understanding How Boys and Girls Think

Boys and Girls: They Are Different Because They Think Different As a parent of both a male and female child, I've learned a powerful truth: boys and girls are different. Not the most profound thing you've heard today, I know. Still, aside from the obvious anatomical differences, boys and girls differ in a very unique … Continue reading Understanding How Boys and Girls Think