My mom dressed me in cream-colored tights and a brand new cream-colored dress for my first day of kindergarten. I whined about having to wear tights, but my mom got her way that day. It was a new school, a …
One Step Closer
I dragged them into marriage and motherhood unwillingly: the memories of my childhood. They tracked my steps and lurked in the shadows until it was safe for them to emerge; when my life had settled into the predictable patterns of …
GIST: Who Am I, Why Am I Here and Where Am I Going?
These are the three great questions about life that we all must answer at some point in our lives. And it starts in childhood with “Who am I?” One goal for parents is to help establish an accurate self-assessment to …
Let’s Hear it for the Boys
Last week, my son had a friend over and I asked them to light a fire in the fireplace because it was a cold evening. My son’s friend’s face turned bright red as he sheepishly told me that his mom …
4 Tactics for Facing Mom’s Back-to-School Anxiety
As a girl I loved back to school. The pencil boxes and new school clothes always held the possibility of something unanticipated. Of potential. However as a mom, I’m not a big fan of this time of year. It reminds …
The Last Days of Summer
My neighbor made me feel better today. He stood in our driveway and commented that my kids were making great memories this summer. He noticed how often we we’ve been leaving overnight – our camping gear in and out of …