Musings, Peaceful parenting
Parents: This year has been tough. Parenting is hard enough already- without the added pressure of the pandemic. Read on if things feel hard. Scenario: Your best friend calls you up and is crying. She just had a horrible day with the kids. She shouted, they cried,...
Musings, Peaceful parenting
raising love warriors: ‘your heart is like a bull in a china shop’ It’s been a long time since I’ve written a blog post. I have to admit that the state of politics and news in the world has made me feel really down lately- and I know I’m...
Discipline, Musings, Peaceful parenting
My 9 year old daughter and I sat on the couch with her ukulele as she cried and raged- “I can’t do it!” She threatened to rip up her sheet music. She wanted to quit- but I repeated the family rule: You can’t quit in a low point. In that moment I wanted to give up as...
Musings, Peaceful parenting
Most mothers struggle to find balance in isolation. Many of us assume that other mom has it all sussed out. We are often surprised to learn that we aren’t alone; that being a mother is hard. This post is the 2nd in the 10-Day Find Balance Feel Joy Blog Tour. My...
Musings, Peaceful parenting
Connection is what makes parenting joyful. (And it’s what makes parenting easier!) Emotional connection is making time for our child every day and giving him our focused attention. It is our child knowing she really matters to us and we’re there for her...