
4. They have amazing ideas ?

The SMART goals became a distraction from the self-loathing that had consumed me for months.

How to make mealtimes more interesting.

Don’t punish your child for being a feeling, quirky, independent person.

1. Listen with the intent to understand their point of view and feelings.

A small, slow, simple, beautiful life.

2. Keep tops and bottoms that mix and match.

“Mommy, I’m safe,” she said, snuggling into my chest as we laid in bed.

6. Get to know the caregiver or teacher.

I promise this will be worth it.

It costs nothing, and takes only moments a day.

We need rituals—they give us rhythm, meaning and reminders of purpose.

And I'm okay with that.

While you were sleeping, I just stared at you, in awe, that something so perfect could come from me. ?

More cooperation and connection are around the corner.

The voice you need to listen to is your own.

You would make any mama proud, parading around in that thing like you were born in it.

A boy in my son’s preschool said some nasty comments to him…