Tag: independence
Why I Believe in What is Now Referred to as Free-Range...
Wikipedia defines free-range parenting as, “The concept of raising children in the spirit of encouraging them to function independently and with little parental supervision,...
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...
How to Raise Independent Children in Today’s Society
I think we all want to raise independent children, but we are often scared to let our children out of our sight for even...
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....
Generation X Mom Thinks Out Loud
This is the not the blog post where I pretend to be the voice of my generation.
Because I’m not. As one of the 65...
Every Mother’s Worst Nightmare or the Day I Got Judged
It was the third rainy day in a row and this mom was running out of ideas, so I went to my old go-to:...
Savoring the Moments of Mommyhood
My little girl is growing up. There is no denying that fact. As much as I may try and stop it, I lament about...