I haven’t decided what to do with this completed work yet. I know that right now isn’t the right time to publish it, especially since I have a book coming out next fall with a traditional publisher and will have much work to do between now and then. But, since I think this topic might…
Let me start by saying that I have absolutely zero problems with screens. Obviously, from the title of this blog, screens have been a big part of my kids’ lives. So this is in absolutely no way meant to judge parents who use screens in their household. Honestly? Screens have had loads of benefits for…
Have you seen the “egg crack challenge” on TikTok? If not, you can see a compilation video here. To set the stage for those who don’t want to watch the video: a parent sets up a camera, tells their child they’re going to “bake something” together, and when it’s time to crack the egg for…
Scrolling through my social media feeds, I see a lot of conversations happening about how hard parenting is. Rightly so. For too long, mothers have been shamed or criticized for talking about their struggles, and it’s good that we are finally talking about it openly. But I also think it doesn’t hurt to celebrate the…
Just kidding. We all know there’s no way to “settle” a debate this heated. And frankly, I see no reason to. People are allowed to have their own convictions. They should lead their families the way they see fit, and I think we should give each other the benefit of the doubt that we all…
Motherhood is a profound journey, an exhilarating roller coaster of emotions, and a transformational experience that challenges us in ways we could never have imagined. But amid the joy and love, motherhood also has a unique way of revealing the cracks in our armor—the brokenness we may have skillfully hidden or suppressed for years. We…
I’ve said in a thousand times; my 7 year old son’s ADHD is a superpower. So much of the things I love about him — his creativity, his determination, his ability to dive into anything that interests him and learn it completely — stem from his ADHD. But with all the gifts also come some…
Ahhh, back to school. It’s a time of year I find both exciting and exhausting. I love that my kids get to start a new year with new milestones, new things to learn. But also, like, could things just not be so freaking chaotic? I have generalized anxiety. Nothing stresses me out more than having…
Nothing has challenged my confidence in my own intellect like raising children. Kids just have an uncanny way of exposing all the things you thought you understood but, as it turns out, you really never did. Here are a few of those things. Teaching my kids how to blow gum bubbles. Have you ever tried…
I grew up with proud Christian parents who raised me with traditional values. To their eternal confusion, I turned out to be a liberal bisexual with a penchant for swearing. But I’m not totally unlike them. I love Jesus just like they do. And, just like them, I want my children to have a close…
