Benign Neglect
Yes, our kids need us. But as they get older, they need us in less hands-on ways.
Keep Yelling Their Names
Even in the phase where they don’t like you, remember this, too, shall pass.
The Chief Fretter
Parenting is learning that no one is responsible for my emotions but me.
I Felt Alive
Part of staying sane in parenthood is remembering how it felt to be in the developmental stage they are in.
Why Do I Care More?
Conflict with my kids sometimes means I need to listen, rather than the other way around.