Almost six years ago, I moved with my husband and two little girls from sunny Southern California to rainy Western Washington. When we relocated, I figured that the rental house we moved into would be temporary, but almost six years …
The Day I Stopped Talking
I imposed a 24-hour “No Talking” rule on myself, and this is what happened … I’ll start by owning that at least a strong part of me is an 8 on the Enneagram (“the challenger”). As such, the emotion that …
The MOPS Experience: Meet
This article appears in the latest spring issue of Connections. The day had come. It was finally time. I had managed to get myself and my toddler up, showered, dressed and fed. Our bag was packed, stuff gathered by the …
GIST: How Do I Know When I’m Over-Parenting?
Maybe we can make a deal. We’ll agree that “doting” is OK for a baby – if you agree to discontinue doting as soon as your child gets a little older. Deal? Doting over a baby in its first 12 …
Letting Seasons Have Their Way
When thinking about the ebb and flow of the seasons, we are reminded of the very cyclical experience every year brings: We know no matter how much snow falls in winter, spring is a’coming. No matter how much the summer …