Category Archives: Parenting
Don’t Throw the First Punch, But You Better Throw the Last
Mama Bear, here. My Boy got jumped yesterday. Assaulted by three high school kids on his walk home from school. There he is, 12 years old, minding his own business, walking down the sidewalk of a busy street in the … Continue reading
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Tagged empowerment, fighting, Krav Maga, protecting kids, self-defense
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The Houses We Live In
I’ve been having minor, yet irritating, disagreements with my dad the past few weeks. I’m having some minor renovations done in the house, as well as changing lots of things within the house. He’s been visiting to help me out. … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Relationships
Tagged disappointments, enmeshment, family, parenting, relationships
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My Special Date
I believe in exposing my children to the arts. Since they were little, I’ve taken them to Broadway shows, ballets, symphonies, plays, concerts. It so happens that to the delight (dismay) of my ex-husband, many of these concerts are hard … Continue reading
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Yoga Wisdom
I am convinced my child is out to kill me. As a toddler, she used to ask if she could have my jewelry and shoes when I died. Since then, I’ve learned to sleep with one eye open. She’s become … Continue reading
Math is Hard. Parenting is Harder.
I’m embarrassed to admit I’ve been bested by my son’s math homework. He’s 11. I literally had to Google his homework before I could help him. He is in Pre-Algebra, folks. In my defense, I am a writer and a therapist … Continue reading
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World Peace Starts With a Clean House
I’ve discovered that the secret to making this world a better place is to teach our kids to clean the house. Seriously. I don’t know about your kids, but mine are the laziest bums on earth. I try really hard … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, blame, responsibility, social justice
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What To Expect When Hitting Puberty
News Flash! The Boy has officially embarked on his journey into the world as an individual human being. Before this, he certainly had his own mind and personality and wants and quirks and individuality. But he was, at the core, … Continue reading
Like It. Or Not.
I am full of gratitude for having attended easily the best wedding ever over the weekend. Knowing the bride, I knew it would be fun. But this was truly a magical evening, aside from the love and joy of the … Continue reading
Posted in Mindfulness, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged mindfulness parenting, raising children, unconditional love
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The Blame Game
My children, bless their hearts, drive me insane sometimes. And by “sometimes,” I mean daily. They either love each other or hate each other. And by “hate each other,” I mean attempted homicide. They play lovingly and giggle sweetly with … Continue reading
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Tagged kids fighting, problem solving, sibling rivalry
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The Truth of Divorce
“Why did you and Daddy get divorced?” the Boy asked me about a month ago. Good question, I said. I told him I don’t know how to answer that right now in a way he can understand. But that I’d … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Mindfulness, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged divorce, family dynamics, father son
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Thrive Fully Creative 