“Your voice is one of the most powerful things you have” I told my young one. She’s been working side-by-side with a girl who is a bit above her reading level, and the girl knows it. She points out all of my daughter’s mistakes– loudly and aggressively. If there is anything to know about my […]
My Dream Bathroom
As some of you know, I share a bathroom with Barb Marley (my 8-year-old daughter). We live in an older home, so the master bathroom is a hell of a lot smaller than the hall bathroom (which is a dual sink bathroom), so when we originally moved in, Barb and I decided to share a […]
I’m Scared That You’re Just Like Me
I love that you’re like me, but I’m scared that you’re just like me. I see your impulsiveness, just as I recognize my own. I love that when you have an idea, you must dive in, however, I worry that when you have an idea, you dive in without hypothesizing or with a plan in place. […]
Respecting My Child’s Boundaries
Respecting My Child’s Boundaries: When my daughter was a toddler, she was fond of giving big, sloppy kisses on your mouth- or your ear, cheek, foot… Really, the kid was a smooching machine and I loved every minute of it. I loved her tiny lips pressed against mine as she demanded: “One more kiss, Mumma! Mummmaaa! […]
The Last Nightlight
I used to change her diapers, and then one day, she was potty trained. I used to feed her a bottle each night before bed, and now she fills her own glass of water to place on her nightstand each evening. I used to sing to her, and the sound of my voice would lull […]
My Daughter’s April Fools’ Day Prank
Last week, my child came bolting into the house after her seven-hour school day to share some very serious news. I was certain she had won the first grade equivalent of the Nobel Peace Prize seeing how over-the-moon excited she was. She galloped into my office and said: “Momma, GUESS WHAT? Did you know that it’s illegal […]
The Story Behind my Daughter’s Name, “Barb Marley”
I’ve met many new friends since my daughter, Haydan, changed her name to “Barb Marley.” Periodically, I receive e-mails and messages asking if I have two children- one named “Barb” and another named “Haydan.” This is one of my favorite posts, and it was first published on my friend, Dr. Samantha Rodman’s blog Dr. Psych […]
To My Daughter on Her 8th Birthday
To My Sweet Little “Barb” on Your 8th Birthday, This letter will likely serve as no significance to you today because it is long, has a lot of words, and I know that the birthday party that awaits you at Chuck E. Cheese with your friends, cake, laughter and fun is far more exciting than […]
Helping My Child Grieve Death for the First Time
I poked around online this Saturday morning without interruption a little longer than I normally do. My young one is a firm follower of Murphy’s Law. She is impossible to wake up on school mornings, but wakes at the crack of dawn on weekends. This morning was different and I assumed she’d been up a […]
The Things I Can Teach You, But Only You Can Learn
The Things That I Can Teach You, But Only You Can Learn I was having a discussion with my husband in the car the other day and the word ‘empathy’ dropped out of my mouth. My young one perked up from the backseat and asked me what ‘empathy’ meant. I gave her my best verbal […]
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