“We are no longer shielding our kiddo from school shootings. If children his age are dying, he deserves to know what he’s up against.”
5 Lessons Learned After Talking To My Son About School Shootings
If You Want To Get A Bunch Of Unsolicited Advice, Just Get Pregnant
“Regardless of our intentions, giving advice that isn’t requested is at best annoying and at worst invasive and manipulative.”
‘It looks like a harmless weed.’: Mom warns of poison hemlock after daughter suffers severe reaction
“We decided to do a walk around our property to look for any plants that could have given her this bad of a reaction. And then…we found it. Our property (and all of our neighbor’s properties) were lined with hundreds of them.”
‘Their lives, their safety, and their right to get an education should not be a luxury.’: Mom urges ‘we have to do better’ after Uvalde school shooting
“Our children need us to come together—their lives literally depend on it.”
‘Even if you’re able to successfully, breastfeeding is NOT free.’: Mom reacts to formula shortage
“In one month, I can’t tell you how much I spent on nursing bras, pumping bras, bra pads, lactation powder, creams, cooling/soothing pads, and pump accessories parts.”
‘I didn’t want to drop her off today.’: Mom reacts to Uvalde school shooting
“I love Jesus, but thoughts and prayers are just not enough. What are we going to do about it? When will it stop?”
‘We live in a society that pushes formula, only to fail us by not having it available.’: Mom reacts to national formula shortage
“To you it may just seem like formula, but I promise you, the issue is far deeper than that.”
5 Ways To More Effectively Ask Your Child, ‘What’s Wrong?’
“We can use these outbursts or meltdowns as teaching moments and help them acknowledge, communicate, and process their emotions appropriately.”
Screen Time Is A Quick Fix That Causes Big Problems Later
“The truth we are all avoiding is that while it makes motherhood easier on us, it’s going to make adulthood harder on our kids.”
‘Wow, someone dressed herself today, didn’t she?’ I pat my child and say proudly, ‘Yes, she did!’: Mom shares importance of fostering children’s autonomy
“I found myself fighting with her on what to wear for the longest time until it hit me. It’s not important.”