Category Archives: Parenting
Practice Does Not Make Perfect
“Practice makes perfect,” La Chica says as I tell her we need to practice her math facts like her teacher suggests. “No,” I tell her, “Practice is practice. There is no perfect.” She wonders why she needs to practice then. … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Mindfulness, Parenting
Tagged coping, practice makes perfect, self-improvement, stressors
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Stay in Your Own Lane
La Chica runs over to me to tattle on her brother. She has deemed his table manners to be atrocious and is so offended by them, she insists I take immediate action. The Boy mutters, “Stay in your own lane.” … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Mindfulness, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged boundaries, mind your business, stay in your lane
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The Family That Bikes Together, Falls Together
I’ve done it again. I’ve done yet another thing I swore PK (Pre-Kids) that I would nevereverEVER do. I promise you, you will roll your eyes, and you will definitely lose respect for me if you ever had any in … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Parenting
Tagged assertiveness, bike riding lessons, perserverance, resilience
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When I Grow Up…
What do you want to be when you grow up? We ask kids this all the time. We don’t ask: What are you good at? What do you enjoy? What speaks to you? What job do you want to do? … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Mindfulness, Parenting
Tagged career, grow up, identity crisis, jobs
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This Much Is True
I hear The Boy, in a very sanctimonious tone, tell his sister, “You should have done it this way…” and I can hear him drone on in his self-righteousness; while simultaneously, a low-pitched whine emanates from his sister, and gets … Continue reading
Don’t Call Her Helen
My daughter told me people in school, students and teachers alike, call her Helen. Which would be fine, except for the fact that her name is not Helen. La Chica’s name is actually four syllables and doesn’t start with an … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Parenting
Tagged Asians look alike, mistaken identity, racial stereotypes, racism, they all look the same
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Just Say No
La Chica: If someone asks me to marry him, and I don’t want to, how do I say no nicely without being rude? Me: How about “No thank you?” La Chica: Why didn’t you say that? Indeed, why didn’t I? … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Empowerment, Meditation, Mindfulness, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged Just Say No, maintaining boundaries, taking a stand
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When Was the Last Time?
They grow up so quickly, everyone reminds me. Time flies faster as we get older, they tell me. Cherish every moment, people implore me. What no one told me was how funny it is that there are certain things I … Continue reading
On My Honor I Will Do My Best…
I love our Cub Scout Pack. I had reservations before we joined years ago, but it’s turned into a source of great friendships and experiences. I will admit the one thing I hate about my son’s involvement in Cub Scouts … Continue reading
How to Save Your Fort From Attack
I know all you parents out there can empathize with me when I say that my children suffer from a disorder whereupon they lose the capacity to hear a word I say. There’s something about the tone and cadence of … Continue reading
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