Perspectives in Parenting

Many people start a new year with resolutions, goals, hopes and dreams. January is a perfect time to dig deep and uncover something new and fresh. I, personally, have never been big on resolutions – I honestly just feel...

Now that we are into November, it is a time for cooler weather (in most places), fall clothing, and hearty meals. One of the heartiest meals will happen on Thanksgiving Day.   When I think of Thanksgiving, I tend to think of...

The night before your 2nd birthday, I cried as I rocked you to sleep. It was a made-for-TV-moment, but I wasn't sad about your growing up too fast (although that's certainly true). I was in complete awe of how...

While over-shopping at Target the other day, I ran across nail polish named Mom the Manager. I immediately thought of those mothers who manage the careers of their own rock star children. Mom the Manager is usually a selfless...

Lately, I've read a bunch of articles and blog posts of mom must-haves. However, I've noticed most of these posts are geared towards new moms and the products are usually for their babies. Mother's Day will be here before...

When I was anticipating becoming a mom, I assumed that some of my natural responses to the smell/sight of poop, pee, snot and other bodily fluids would disappear.  "It doesn't bother you with your own child" the veterans assured...

I’m an Expat A Transplant “Hi! I'm new here and wanted to see if there are any other moms new to the area as well that might want to get together?” What's transplant or expat you ask? Well basically someone who now lives...

February 28, 2019 Today marks the first anniversary of my grandmother’s last day on Earth. That evening she ate dinner and drank a Bud Light Lime--we know this because of the empty bottle perched on the kitchen counter, waiting to...

Entering the new stage of having a preschooler can definitely take you on a rollercoaster ride. My little one started preschool this year. We enrolled him in a part-time program to ease him into a school setting and to...

Jax is my son. He’s a bright, active, and happy 4 -year-old. Jax was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at 2 years 10 months. He was nonverbal, nonsocial, and had many sensory issues.  Jax went through evaluations to be...