Tag: mindful parenting
How I’m Learning to Be a Calm Mom
“I would be a calm mom if I had fewer kids,” I say when I feel overwhelmed by my five children– ages eight and...
I’m a Recovering People Pleaser, but I Don’t Want My Son...
Recently, I took my son to a kids’ play space. He was happily playing independently when another child, much older than him, came in...
Embracing the Growth Mindset As A Parent
I've been a teacher for a decade. For ten years, I've helped students and parents navigate the constantly-changing world of education. I've been through...
The Big 1-0: A Look Back at a Decade of Parenting
Every mom has a story to tell.
My story starts on a hot Monday in July, 2005. It was a work day, just like any other Monday. The manager...
Breathe in / Breathe Out
So I've started doing this crazy thing. When life gets overwhelming and I feel like I want to cry, or run away, or turn...