Accidents Happen

I have been in potty training hell for the past year. I've read pretty much every article, blog, and book I could find on the subject yet still we couldn't seem to turn the corner. And somehow, I sit here today with a pretty much potty trained toddler. Hallelujah! And if I can do it,…

Toddler Blues

We are in it. That stage when up is down and everything is a battle. Toddler parenting. I try to remember when things changed, and I think it was the day she turned 3. December was filled with another failed attempt at potty training. Today bathtime became a war zone. Tub toys were hurled. There…

It’s okay to be a quitter

At what point is it okay to throw in the towel? To quit? Is there some mandatory life lesson held in forcing a child to stick with something because they asked to try it once? Or do we get attached to the idea of our children being something? Or feel pressured by the check we…

Balancing Technology

How do you find balance with technology everywhere?

Take care of yourself

I feel like I have fallen off the face of the earth here. It is that time of year as a school counselor where you don't just want to hide in a hole, you literally have to. I have been pumping out letters of recommendation and meeting with stressed out seniors trying to find their…

The Invisible (Step)parent

Step parenting is messy. There I said it. Now don't get me wrong. It's also rewarding and can be beautiful and I wouldn't trade my blended little family for the world. But some days, I know every stepparent has a fleeting "this is so complicated and hard" moment. Maybe it's when your step child is…

Happy College App Day!

How can parents support their seniors applying to college?

Christmas in July

Who says gingerbread houses are only for Christmas?

Resiliency

We started a small herb garden this year on our windowsill. We bought a small kit that came with three pots and five types of seeds. I followed the directions to combine seeds in two pots, Basil/Oregano, Parsley/Chives, and Cilantro on its own.  As they grew, the small pots quickly became crowded and we upgraded…

Making Space for Fun

I often let my own anxiety get in the way of truly enjoying time with my kids. One of my goals this summer is to let go a little more and make room for the fun. This week we tried our hand at the slime making craze. It was messy, and sticky, and surprisingly a…