All kids (and many adults...) experience tantrums, although they are most common during the toddler period. Understanding the motives behind the tantrums can be useful when learning to diffuse and prevent them. Having raised three toddlers, and educating many adolescents, I know a little something ... » Learn More about Tantrum? Don’t Mind If I Do! –kids
Parenting
11 Fun Things To Do as an Expectant Mother
Oh, hey. I don't write much any more because KIDS and also KIDS. My crew is busy with a capital B (also expensive with a capital E...why don't the baby books prepare us for the cost of a 14-year-old boy's giant shoes?!), but I've come across a writing opportunity to make a little money by sharing ... » Learn More about 11 Fun Things To Do as an Expectant Mother
21 & Counting
In the quiet of the morning, my husband and I plant Valentine's Day cards for one another. He puts mine by my coffee; I put his on his school bag. A quick kiss--which is brave since I haven't yet brushed my teeth--and he's off to work. The end. We have no plans, no reservations. There are no ... » Learn More about 21 & Counting
Academic Success, Hushpuppies, & Feet
Yes, hello! I did a very professional adult thing and got to travel for work. On an airplane. All by myself. To those of you rolling your eyes because omg so what?, move along. This story is for those of us who hear the phrase "flying solo" and immediately began sweating. This is also for anyone who ... » Learn More about Academic Success, Hushpuppies, & Feet
It’s Not Me. It’s You.
Hiya. You're stuck with me again because I've made a personal goal to write more, even if that writing is barely edited word-vomit. That's how I started this shindig, and when SiteGround, my expensive hosting service, billed me for my soul again this past December, I said to myself, "Self. Let's ... » Learn More about It’s Not Me. It’s You.