Sput and the Hunting Coat
Returning to family, or having our kids return home to us, hopefully brings comfort for the holiday season.
Counterflow Parent
Sometimes if I’m dysregulated and stressed, it’s because I'm in the wrong lane.
Broomstick diplomacy
Sibling squirmishes teach kids about the boundaries of appropriate human interaction.
Less Squawking, More Zipping
As our kids slog through adolescence, sometimes they need our presence more than our advice.
The State Champs
Lots of lessons learned when one person believes enough to make a group of kids into a team.
Beachy Vibes
Stepping away from everyday life, however you can, helps with parenting and being a human.
Hold Them Tightly
When a child is dysregulated, it’s more important than ever for us to stay calm and strong.
We Are Proud of You
I’ve come to see the yelling parents at sports games as a metaphor for the messages we give in the game of life.
Holding Two Emotions
Steps for emotional healing include learning to have space for opposing emotions.
The Golden Egg
Generations of us carry lessons learned from the tradition of hunting Easter eggs.
When I was Nine
Trigger warning (victims of school shootings).
My heart goes out to the 9-year-olds lost this week, and to all victims of violence.
Spring and Other Seasons
Recently, the trees in Northwest Arkansas reminded me our kids will all bloom in their own time.