I am not sure what it is about being environmentally conscious that also makes us interested in natural childbirth, extended breastfeeding, and a gentler approach to children, but it seems like there is a definite overlap, at least in my…
A few months ago, if you asked me, “What happens when you don’t keep the kids busy? If you stay at home and do nothing?” I would have answered that they would get stir crazy and eventually getting whiny and…
I have been hesitant to post, because I did not know where to begin. Still do not. But, I have faulted those with a platform for not commenting. Silence is Complicit. It is time I start talking. Mostly to my…
Here are 5 steps to simplify our children’s lives. It took a global pandemic for me to get here. Hoping I can keep working on these after all of this is over. — A few months ago (or was it…
Most days, we put everyone else first. Our kids, our work, the house, everything comes before we take care of ourselves. During quarantine, this is no different, probably even worse. Now we have all of the demands, all at the…
I made a cake for my son’s third birthday. From scratch. I have never been much of a baker. It is too scientific. I like the inaccuracy that is welcome in cooking but definitely is not in baking. But, he…
Let’s Just Get Through It, Ok? Each month (or so) I write a Slow Motherhood Challenge. It is usually an opportunity to be more present with your little ones. To take time, usually outside, and just be with them, letting…
“Life sucks and then it gets better, and then it sucks again.” Note: I wrote this well before all of the self-isolation laws were in place. It feels even more important to remember this now! — I saw this while…