Category Archives: Parenting
Julia
“Half of what I say is meaningless, but I say it just to reach you, Julia”–Lyric by John Lennon, in his song to his mother, Julia. I saw this at the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore (HIGHLY recommend by … Continue reading
The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry
The kids and I were soooo excited to start our daily acts of kindness. We got our friends involved. We talked about how stopping at 26 seemed both arbitrary and like a token gesture. We talked about how making this … Continue reading
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Tagged #26ActsOfKindness, Ann Curry, best laid plans, random acts of kindness, unintended consequences
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#26ActsOfKindness
A friend and I had been talking lately about how we want to get our kids involved in more meaningful, hands-on volunteering activities. Sure, we donate money to causes throughout the year. That is surely important, and we will continue … Continue reading
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Tagged act of kindness, Ann Curry, meaning, Newtown, random acts of kindness, tragedy, volunteering
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So Misunderstood
Holidays are a time for thanksgiving; for gratitude of all the gifts, family, and friends in our lives. Then why is it that family gatherings are inevitably like a drunken family therapy session? I cannot be the only person to … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Mindfulness, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged family dynamics, roles, scapegoat, thanksgiving
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The Monster Within
I try to raise civilized human beings. Really I do. But seems there are days when my kids are sort of mini-monsters, and I’m a not-so-mini-monster. Those days really challenge me. I teach my kids that it’s not acceptable to … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Mindfulness, Parenting
Tagged acceptance, breathe, He started it, It's Not Fair, monster, motherfucker
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Tilting at Windmills
“Mommy, I have special news! I want to be a janitor and get a tattoo!” my 6-year-old gushes at me with excitement and conviction. With deadpan sarcasm I ask her if it needs to be in that particular order, and … Continue reading
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