Tag: daughters
Raising Daughters: A Complex and Diverse Challenge
Raising three daughters has taught me that each experience in parenting multiple children is extremely diverse, at every level. Raising one daughter does not...
Body Confidence: Teaching my Toddler When I Am Not Always Confident
“You ding dong,” I said offhandedly to my mother as we walked through a store with my two-year-old daughter tagging along.
Almost immediately, my...
Empowering my Daughter: I’m not my Daughter’s Voice Anymore
I love to talk but I've decided to try not speaking on behalf of my daughter. I can't be my daughter's voice anymore.
Well-meaning...
The Power of a Father’s Words: Ten Things I Wish My...
Becoming a parent forces you to look at your own parents in a new way. As a mom, I know what I say to...
Why Eight Has Been the Most Bittersweet Birthday
My eldest daughter turned eight last month.
For me, it has been the most bittersweet birthday yet. Not because this birthday marked the end...
The Most Powerful Phrase I Taught My Child
I told myself that the reason I taught my 4-year-old daughter, Ellie, this powerful phrase was because I wanted her to be more independent....
10 Precious Wishes for My Precious Daughters
"It's 11:11... make a wish!"
Whether you're superstitious or not, it's hard to resist that wish minute tradition, isn't it? Your eyes land on the...
The Night I Taught My Daughter About Rape
Rape is in the news. It’s in your Facebook/Twitter feed. People are talking about rape. And last night, I had to teach my 9...
Hate You: A Love Story
My daughter hates me, and I couldn’t be prouder.
Let me back up a step – my five-year-old kiddo is not hate deranged, and there...
My Pink Heaven — When Life Gives You Girls
Here's the deal: I wanted boys.
Let me backtrack a bit. I may be a new writer for the BTV Moms Blog, but I am...
20 Reasons Why I Know I Am Girl Mom!
I feel the need to start this off with a little disclaimer: this is what happens in my home for my girls but may...
What Makes Me Kate…
As I think about how best to introduce myself, the words, "I have 4 daughters" usually escape my mouth before I can even stop...