I realize I have been doing something with Number 4. And I also realize it’s not good. Last Monday when my husband and I were at the therapist we were talking about the kids. And I was telling her how it can be difficult to be Number 4’s sister because she’s fearless and outspoken and […]
Lessons I've Learned
HE GETS IT.
Anyone who knows me knows how I feel about my dad. HE’S THE BEST. My parents are super supportive and I love them both more than I could ever express. But my dad and I definitely have a special bond. One of the reasons for this is that I can look back on the 48 […]
Life in our house is exponentially better when limits are in place.
I had another rewarding parenting moment today. And yesterday I’m going to keep sharing these as long as they happen. Because there is a correlation between limited (or no) screen time and my kids’ overall behavior and attitude. I AM SURE OF IT. Yesterday we had a swim meet. We left the house at 8 […]
If you aren’t seriously limiting your kids’ screen time — START. Now.
Four days ago I put a ban on all electronics after the kids’ behavior and attitude took massive nose dive. There was an immediate improvement in the way they interacted with each other and the way they responded to and spoke to me in general. Some of this was due to that phenomenon that happens […]
Self-Care Happens Before You Reach The Breaking Point
Are you taking care of yourself? Like really taking care of yourself? How many days a week do you declare SELF CARE WINS! and chug five or nine glasses of wine or scarf down ten Oreos — or half the package — or spend the entire next day in bed — when you weren’t sick — […]
24 Hours With No Technology
Yesterday I put a ban on all technology for the kids until further notice. There was just a whole lot of stuff going on that I didn’t like. During the school year, they cannot use technology on school nights (unless it’s required for school), but I really eased up on the restrictions in the last […]