I’ve lived life under the stigma of being adopted. While I felt special and chosen, the reality is that people often cast negative judgment on me because my parents are not biologically related to me. I’ve been called “a genetic roll of the dice,” I’ve been asked how I feel about my “real parents,” … [Read more...]
You Can’t Complain About Your Step-Kids, Ever
My stepchildren spent last year's March Break with us. The week was jam packed full of travel, activities and extracurricular activities. We made lots of memories and had a phenomenal time. It was perhaps one of our best March Breaks yet. But, as a lover of structure, routine and...well, peace and … [Read more...]
My Teenage Daughter Broke Up With Her Boyfriend. So Why Am I So Upset?
I don’t think any parent would say that the moment your child starts dating is an easy one. Even when they start with an innocent crush, it still feels odd to think that your baby is now having feelings for someone other than their family. I have always encouraged my kids to be open about their … [Read more...]
Facebook Launches New Parent’s Portal To Help Us Navigate Social Media
Many of us use Facebook on a daily basis to keep up with friends and families. We upload and share pictures of our kids and it's a great way to keep everyone up to date with what our families are up to. But for many parents I've chatted with, it's amazing how many people ask for advice on what they … [Read more...]
Should I Have More Kids? The Dilemma Of Not Knowing
When my husband and I were engaged we took a few premarital classes to get prepared for the years beyond our wedding day. One of the activities that we did during the class was to answer questions about our hopes and dreams for marriage separately, and compare the answers together. One of the … [Read more...]
A Letter To My Son On His 9th Birthday
Dear Liam, I can scarcely believe you are turning 9. It seems like just yesterday I held you in the hospital bed maternity ward, thinking you looked kind of like a turtle, wondering what I had got myself into and hoping not to screw everything up. The good news is, you seem fine so I probably … [Read more...]
4 Ways To Make Life With Teens Easier
The lives of today's teens are scheduled and full. Many take part in sports or extracurricular activities in addition to keeping up with their academics and social calendar. While it can feel like their lives are heavily scheduled, having a full calendar means that they learn time-management and … [Read more...]
Don’t Leave Me Hanging, Mom!
"Don't leave me hanging, mom!" his little voice giggled. I looked up from my phone to see his little cheek presented for my dutiful pecking. It was bedtime and I had already kissed him goodnight once and sent him on his way but he decided he needed just one more. The delight on his face felt so … [Read more...]
The Kids Are Back To School And I Have A Confession: I’m Thrilled
I have a confession: I'm happy my kids are back at school. When I dropped them off on the first day and saw them settle in with their teachers and classmates, I left the school with a big smile on my face. Speaking to other parents in the schoolyard before the bell rang, I got the sense that some … [Read more...]
So Long To Summer
As school begins, kids are encouraged to share what they did on their summer vacation. This is a snippet of what I would write as a mom: "The end of summer flitted down before our eyes, drifting lazily like a leaf falling to the ground, dancing in the wind. It was our last weekend in a series of … [Read more...]
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