Parenting in the Midst of Fear

Parenting in the Midst of Fear

I was going to post about a different topic today, but events of this week have lead me to write from where we are as parents right now. Parenting through a pandemic is hard. Parenting through racial division and teaching our kids that oppression has been happening...
Creating Magic or Spreading Lies?

Creating Magic or Spreading Lies?

Pre-reading alert: This is not a post for children.  And this topic is almost as polarizing as the elections!  But I’m here to have a little fun with it and share a few sides of the perspective.  When I was growing up, I learned really early who...
Thank You Coach Amy

Thank You Coach Amy

We just wrapped up our outdoor fall soccer season for both girls.  Our oldest, on a team of U11’s (meaning they are all 10 year olds) has had one heck of a season.  This girl has been a part of the team since she was 5, and until this season, she just...
The Gritty Girl Story

The Gritty Girl Story

I am a big-time researcher of topics that cause me to worry.  I research: how to make your first grader sleep in her own room?  Answer: you can’t make anyone sleep, but she may be more comfortable if you let her sleep with her younger sister. ...