parenting thoughts: when should peter pan grow up?
“Kids need a good dose of reality so that they can start to learn how the world works.” “But they’re just children, let them play …
parenting thoughts: special vs. ordinary. what message should we send our kids?
You are special, you’re the only one, you’re the only one like you. There isn’t another in the whole wide world who can do the …
parenting thoughts: how to let your kids fight and make up… without cracking
I have an oldest, best friend. She and I grew up next door to each other. Well. to be exact, she moved into the house …
parenting thoughts: disposability
I just moved across the country. That’s right, Baltimore. I am now a west coaster. It’s not too sad. It’s sunny and only about 68 …
parenting thoughts: less is more
In very few modern spheres of life would you find that less is more. More is more, Katie! More toys are better! More activities are …
thoughts on raising kind kids
“The body learns first and then the mind and heart come to understand.” In her book, Parenting Without Borders, Dr. Christine Gross-Loh cites this “folk …
how to tame the attention monster
Look at me! Look at me! Mommy, watch! Wahhhh! There are plenty of ways that kids ask for attention and plenty of ways that they …
building resilience in kids
Who would want to be a kid these days? If I was given the chance to stay in the present day, but miraculously be 6 …
alone time: teaching your kids to spend time with themselves
This weekend I was gifted with something precious to so many adults: alone time. I had a few things to do, people to see and …
parenting reality: how to outlast your stubborn kid
Please, Mom! Can I please use your iPhone? Please? I’ll give it right back when time is up. I love you. Please. Please. Please. Please. …