Our son has diabetes. He was diagnosed in January 2021. This article will explain our diabetic diagnosis story.
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My oldest child, my son and my firstborn, is about to turn seven years old. I say this every year, but I can’t believe it! Time is flying and my heart is about to burst with pride and emotion. Every year I write a little love letter to my children on their birthdays, as I reflect on their birth and how our lives have changed, the person they are and the person they will become. Here is Happy Birthday to My Son as he turns seven. Enjoy.
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I write a letter to each child on each birthday and include it in their journal. This fall, I’m writing to my daughter – my youngest child – who is turning four years old. Please enjoy this letter to my daughter on her fourth birthday, and feel free to use it as a template as you write to your own kids.
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Sometimes I feel like our world is falling apart all around us. I read the news and get anxiety; I see so many worthy causes and so much pain and chaos, but as a stay-at-home mom I feel so small. What can we do? How can we possibly help? Don’t lose hope, my friend. Even us parents can learn how to make the world a better place. Read on for my little everyday ideas, get some inspiration from my favorite charities, and read quotes from my favorite saint and her “little way” on how to make the world a better place.
Continue readingMy last child weaned from breastfeeding a few months ago. It was an incredibly significant experience, like a milestone for both child and mother, and one that you can’t really completely prepare for. There is so much going on physically and emotionally that I wanted to write about it for anyone who is going (or will go) through the same thing. Read on for my revelations in weaning my last child and learn about what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how I view my body now that it’s mine again.
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You’re a stay at home parent, and your child is finally down for a nap. Now comes the panicky excitement like a game show you didn’t know you were on: What do you do with this alone time? Logic says to take a nap or eat something, but part of you wants to take a hot shower or eat a half gallon of ice cream. And if you’re like me, you spend the whole nap standing in the kitchen with an indecisive look on your face. Then, just like that, your kid wakes up. Damn! So quick, check out my list of what to do when your kid naps.
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Uh oh. I’m guessing that you found this article because someone is potty training! I feel (smell?) your pain, truly! I’ve potty trained two very different children, a boy and a girl, and I’m here with all of the best gear for potty training. Learn about our experiences, what worked (and what didn’t), and how to keep everyone sane throughout. So grab some hand sanitizer and let’s get started!
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My oldest child turns six this month! I always write a note to go in his journal, and this year is no exception. I hope you enjoy this letter to my son on his sixth birthday, called “Never Stop Growing”, and feel free to use it as a template with your own child!
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We recently had to put down our cat. And while I was heartbroken, it’s in my nature to speak to my children about what’s happening and why. But how much do you say? What do you say? I truly feel at peace with how I handled this delicate situation, and so here are my tips for how to talk to your kids when your pet dies.
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When I potty trained my son, it was certainly a trial-and-error. We had apps and potties and told and all kinds of stuff. But it’s a whole other story with my daughter. She’s my last kid and she’s brilliant, stubborn, and feisty. So how did we potty train this little rebel? And what’s it like to potty train a girl? Read on for our experiences and recommendations, adventures in potty training your daughter!
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