So, let me get this straight. Now that the hard work--late night fevers, bad dreams, runny noses, and anxiety attacks--are over, now you want to step in and pick up where you left off?! Really?! Like riding a bike huh? You hope to jump right in to do what exactly? Save the day? Be the … Continue reading And Then There Were Two: When Absentee Parents Return
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Great Parenting Made Easy | Parenting with Love and Logic | Best Kept Secrets on Parenting
Great Parenting Made Easy We're parents now. Whether that was a SURPRISE on all fronts or a planned decent into the world of liquid poop, vomit and zombie-esque trances brought on by too little sleep and not enough coffee on the planet to make a difference. Yup, we're in charge now. Ready or not, we … Continue reading Great Parenting Made Easy | Parenting with Love and Logic | Best Kept Secrets on Parenting
Raising Civil Siblings – Yes, It’s Possible.
Raising civil siblings isn't something you try, it's something you commit to do--day after day after day. It's certainly not the easiest path to travel but it's definitely, the one that's worth it. - How to Raise Siblings that Actually Like Each Other, November 14 Siblings that Like Each Other? Yes. It's Possible Welcome back!! In the … Continue reading Raising Civil Siblings – Yes, It’s Possible.
Out of the Mouth of Babes – Sometimes the Truth Just Is
Yesterday was March 14th. It wasn't my birthday. It wasn't a holiday--that I know of. It was, for all intents and purposes, an ordinary day. On this ordinary day, my teenagers went to school while I kept myself entertained with the day-to-day musings of administrative tasks in the finance-driven world that is my job. I … Continue reading Out of the Mouth of Babes – Sometimes the Truth Just Is
I’m Right. You’re WRONG. That’s Bad?
When Being Right Just Isn't Her: "Ha! Told you I was right! But you didn't wanna listen. And now look. {imagine a funky chicken celebratory dance move or two}. Whatcha got to say about that?! Hmm?" Him: "No one likes a know it all." Her: "Oh yeah? Says who?" Show of hands: how many of … Continue reading I’m Right. You’re WRONG. That’s Bad?
Hugs and Fist Bumps 