Removing The Artificial Lid
A new friend recently introduced my husband Kris and I to Sandra Dodd, someone I consider to be the ultimate advocate for children and families. Sandra has encouraged us to know our children more...
View ArticlePosted, Gratefully.
With my commitment to create more joy for myself and my family in 2012, I intend to spend time intentionally reflecting on gratitude. Starting today. Today I am grateful for superheroes and first...
View ArticleLearning To Know You: A Letter To My Son
Dear Owen, Yesterday we went swimming.You, your dad, Sydney and I. You had been asking for all of us to go for days. You have been taking lessons and are doing so well, and you love being in the water...
View ArticleFocused On My Children
Having my first baby taught me lots of things, none more important than learning to trust my intuition. Suddenly, the only thing that mattered to me was making my baby comfortable. Others opinions,...
View ArticleMayim Bialik: A Voice for the Rest of Us
Mayim Bialik, who currently stars in “The Big Bang Theory” just published the book “Beyond the Sling” which is all about her choice to Attachment Parent her two children. And to Ms. Bialik I say...
View ArticleGoing Without: My Gratitude Photo Journal
We had record high temperatures here in New England this week and that makes me grateful for going without. Today, I am grateful for: Going without sleep because it meant we got to see a rare alignment...
View ArticleGrass, Stones and Time On Your Own: A Letter For My Daughter
Dear Sydney, Each morning you come downstairs, put on your coat and red rain boots (the only footwear you have worn for about a year), open the glass slider and walk outside. You take a walk around...
View ArticleAlone to Confident: Parenting Outside of the Mainstream
When my oldest child was born, I hid. I kept secret the fact that we shared a bed, that I breastfed him almost around the clock and that I never, ever accepted his crying as necessary. The message...
View ArticleParenting Outside the Lines with Confidence: Motherhood Moment #5
Parenting Outside the Lines with Confidence by: Jennifer Andersen These are not just any old ordinary bowling shoes. In them stands four people, 2 young, 2 grown, who are finding their way. Parents...
View ArticleGo Your Own Way: PR For Babies and Children
New! Follow my blog with Bloglovin As a mother I have to remind myself of this often. How about you? Join us on our Facebook Page and Twitter for questions and conversations! The post Go Your Own Way:...
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