Having been inducted into part of parenthood that had me most terrified- raising a teenager-- I can say with all certainty that it is a lesson in patience, knowing where your mute button is and learning how to exercise it at just the right moments and truly being available- at the most inopportune moments. What I'm learning about parenting a teenager is this-- you need to be able to give your … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Pen the PERFECT Letter to your Child At Sleepaway Camp
This is a sponsored post. This summer my son will be in Israel sans any access to a computer or technology for an ENTIRE month. And while I'm thrilled that he will be unplugging of course I know I will miss hearing his voice and reading his texts with his little heart emojis. For this one month only a traditional form of communication will do: a letter. And the truth is it been a … [Read more...]
DIY Fun: Show your love with a Handmade Mother’s Day Present
DIY Fun: Show your love with a Handmade Mother's Day Present After living with me for 20 and 16 years respectively my daughter and son know the direct route to my heart is essentially through anything they can craft for me with their hands. There is nothing I love more than for my kid to Show your love with a Handmade Mother's Day Present. My heart stretches in ways that are hard to … [Read more...]
10 Easy Ways to Bond With Kids Including a Yummy Date Bar Recipe
In 2021 I am determined to marinate in moments and find EASY WAYS TO BOND WITH KIDS. To really look at my kids and be as fully present as I possibly can in their lives in this very moment. Hence this post 10 Easy Ways to Bond With kids. I am determined to-for that block of time that I have them within my reach- savor the way my son scrunches up his nose when I ask him a question. I want to … [Read more...]
26 Ways Motherhood Changes You
Motherhood has changed me in ways that are hard to articulate. And you'd think after having a kid for 18 years I'd have this parenting thing down to a science but the cold hard truth is I don't. This week I learned that asking my 14 year -old son how his day was will get me this response ,"Fine". But asking him what was the BEST part of his Day will ACTUALLY garner me some real live details … [Read more...]