Children Should Be Heard
Allowing our children to speak their minds at two years old helps them learn that their voice matters.
Birds in the Airport
If you get a Spring Break, take a walk in the natural world with the eyes of a child.
They Will Tantrum
From toddlers to teens, when what I want for my teens conflicts with what they want, either they or I will be tantruming.
The Chief Fretter
Parenting is learning that no one is responsible for my emotions but me.
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.