One thing I hear a lot from friends that don’t know me very well: “You are such a supermom! How do you do it?” Confession: I don’t. At all. You see, what you may see is a put together mom. I’m organized. I balance a few jobs. I show up {mostly} on time. I respond […]
Dear Daughters, Stay Weird
“Mom, it’s important that we’re all different. Because life would be boring if we were all the same. This is how I am. And when I find someone that thinks how I do, it will be good.” My 6-year-old gracefully took my own words and used them against me as I tried to coax her into […]
Parenting Is…
Parenting is… ~ Keeping a straight face when you have to punish your kid for saying some funny naughty. ~ Cleaning one room only to discover the kid’s made a mess in a different room. ~ 90% grocery shopping and food prep. 10% ensuring everyone has the right color plate. ~ Eating your kid’s leftovers because you […]
My Parenting Goals for 2016
I’ve been reflecting a lot on changes I want to see happen in my home in 2016. Truth is, I am far from perfect and parenting has shown me that in SO many ways. A friend recently told me she felt she held back on her children’s earlier years, striving for perfection, and missed out on […]
Development Concerns? Bib to Backpack is a FREE Resource for Greater Detroit Parents
I can’t even count the number of times I have turned to Google when desperate to figure something out for my kids. Sometimes I find exactly what I need, but mostly it just makes me question things even more. With a daughter who has failed to hit speech and development milestones, I’m extra sensitive to her […]
13 Ways I Hope To Be A Fun Mom
Dear children, I get it. I will never be a cool mom. At the end of the day, I drive a minivan, have clothing that is only slightly in style, and make the hard decisions for you, so chances are pretty high that the word cool will never be attached to me. I do, however, promise to be […]