Category Archives: Parenting
Let’s Talk About Sex
Sexuality is a funny thing. Sex is a funny thing. We’re sharing the earth with billions of our best friends, so clearly we’re doing something right. Or if not right, we’re certainly doing it at the very least. Because it feels … Continue reading
Posted in Health Issues, Mindfulness, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged sex ed, sexual education, sexual orientation, sexuality, teens and sex
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A Story
A story, if you will: When a friend was a young child, she was the one out of all her siblings to spill the milk. Without fail, every meal, she would spill the milk. Without fail, her father would say … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Mindfulness, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged family role, life story
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Slackers
I hate it when this happens. I think I’m all sorts of smart, like I’m on to something, and then Bam. I’m reminded I’m not so smart after all, and I may have actually been doing this all wrong. I, … Continue reading
Little Miss Perfect
At the end of each school day, I ask the kids several questions that I hope maximizes my chances of getting real answers, meaty answers, answers with depth and intel. I ask them things like Who made them laugh? Who … Continue reading
Posted in Mindfulness, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged judging; not enough; feeling inferior
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Please Don’t Feed the Animals
Life for my kids is very different than when I was growing up. I won’t even count the differences. But I will tell you, I’ve had it with snacks. It is impossible in this country to go more than two … Continue reading
Lessons from Second Grade
It’s that time of the year again–the end of the school year. When teachers rejoice for a well-deserved break. And when parents seek a better sangria recipe to tide them through a sweltering season of “I’m boooored!”s and “She … Continue reading
Bad Hair Day
We try to walk to school when we can. It’s a mile through lovely wooded open space. The paths meander through playgrounds and over creeks. This morning we saw a baby bunny in the grass by the path. It looked … Continue reading
Mommie Dearest
Mother’s Day is here and every year I have a hard time finding the right Hallmark card. I’ve always had a really complicated relationship with my mother. As a young child, I remember being in such awe of her. Her … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Relationships
Tagged mother daughter relationship, Mother's Day, mothers
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Shhh!!!
I have officially become the crazy old lady who barks at strangers. I used to be the crazy young woman who yelled at passers-by, but that was when I was a College Student at Happy Hour. I’m surprised the “old … Continue reading
Posted in Mindfulness, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged library, takes a village, taking a stand
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Thrive Fully Creative 