Tag: big kids
The Mundane
My alarm clock goes off this morning at 5:30 a.m., just like it does every morning. I snooze it twice until I hear my...
Tips for Successful Trick or Treating
Halloween is a fun time to dress up and go trick or treating, but for our little ones, it can also be a long,...
What to Expect When Your Child Needs Therapy
According to a recent survey conducted by the CDC, about 11% of children ages 5 to 11 have sought mental health counseling services. Logistically...
What We Can All Learn From Drag Queen Story Hour
I have a very heteronormative household. There is one dad, one mom, and two girls who identify as girls with all the typical girl...
The First of the Lasts
My youngest child is about to turn four. The first last toddler year. This is the first of the lasts for the babies in...
At Least My Dogs Think I’m Cool
I have two teenagers and one sassy tween. Next summer, I will have three teenagers, help me God. Trust me when I tell you...
Parenting Beyond the Toddler Years
I have turned into a life coach when I least expected it. I have met many life coaches in my day. When they first...
What It’s Really Like to Have Four Kids
Having a big family was something I knew I always wanted. My husband and I have been blessed with two girls and two boys....
My Open Apology to Paw Patrol
I owe Paw Patrol an apology.
When my daughter was three, this became THE show to watch. Pups showed up on classmates' t-shirts and backpacks,...
We All Have a Special Song
Once upon a time, I made up a lullaby. I cannot pinpoint the date, but I know it was some night of my first...