My baby, now a full-fledged toddler, just turned two years old! My husband and I are very proud parents. You can see the gleam in both our eyes and smiles when we are watching him be his magical self, doing the things that only he does for his own enjoyment. J’s ability to entertain himself … Continue reading On His 2nd Birthday
My fridge on Sunday evenings :). I pack my lunch everyday, and have for the majority of my life. My mother ensured that my brother and I had healthy, well-rounded lunches from elementary through high school. In fact, my brother often had people bribe him at lunchtime, wanting to trade their money for his lunch! … Continue reading The Power of the Packed Lunch
Lately my awareness of myself has peaked over the times that I feel most like my "true" self and the times that I feel most anxious. Happiness and satisfaction wash over me when I am honoring myself. I feel proud and excited when I realize that I am living the kind of day that aligns … Continue reading Self Help
Over the last five years I have been on a mission to get to know myself. There’s always been an urge to know what makes me tick. It sometimes feels like there is more of me scratching at the surface, asking to come out and live in this world more freely. It’s a one step … Continue reading Confidence and Comfort
I imagined that “terrible twos” entailed the child throwing themselves on the ground, screaming, crying, and stomping their feet. I also imagined that it wouldn’t bother me, that I would simply walk away and let it be. I’m happy to report that on some occasions this is a true tale of events: I gracefully walk … Continue reading Healthy Boundaries With Toddlers
Greeting a person as they pass by is a fundamental human behavior, yet we hardly ever do it. We often let company or city cultures determine whether or not we will say “hello.” It seems strange; why not say “hi” every time to every person? I struggle with this much of the time, and only … Continue reading The Power of Saying “Hello”
Entertaining a two-year-old indoors can become a bit boring, so when meltdowns ensue and I can tell he needs to burn some energy, we and I will go out to the yard to play. My child loves playing outdoors, which is so great. As an only child, he has learned to be entertained by the … Continue reading Backyard Summer Fun for Kids
