...finding perfection in imperfection daily.
I remember getting called out during that parent-teacher conference like it was yesterday. “He has a lot of trouble working independently. Do you help him with his homework?” Boy Wonder’s fourth grade teacher asked. “Well, yes. It’s the only way I can be sure he’ll get it done.” I sheepishly admitted. “You need to stop. […]
Now that spring is officially in bloom, we can’t help but daydream about how we’ll spend long summer days in the not so distant future. For teens, summer offers a unique opportunity to engage in activities that encourage personal and professional growth. Let’s take a look at 10 incredible things your teen can do this […]
That young person sitting on the pediatric exam table is my 11-year-old son, Boy Wonder. I know one look at his sweet baby face and abbreviated stature is all it takes to remind you that he’s still a kid, but for me – the woman who birthed him – I regularly forget. As the mother […]
I foolishly thought parenthood would go something like this: sweet baby grows up all precious and adorable until about the age of 13 when they become moody, super awkward, and slightly weird until about 19 when they begin to make their way back to you, newly precious for having realized that you were right you […]
It’s Boy Wonder again and I have important news to tell you. I’m almost done with sixth grade! It’s great to be a 6th grader because we get to do all these really cool things because we’re going into junior high next year. I was feeling excited about 6th grade graduation, but lately people are […]
As Boy Wonder reaches the homestretch of his 6th grade year, I find myself increasingly anxious about everything junior high entails. New kids, new pressures, and inevitable personal changes make this next chapter a pivotal time in my son’s young life. While I tirelessly work to convince myself of all the good and positive things […]
Your household is a busy place. While it can feel like there’s never enough time (or helping hands) to get it all done, if you’re the proud owner of a tween you can rest a little easier. Kids ages 9 -12 years old are able to help out in productive ways that not only help […]
t’s taken me nearly my whole life to realize that sometimes quitting is the answer. The entire notion of walking away from something is all but foreign to me. I was taught to keep my eye on the prize, try harder, and push through in the name of finishing what you started and reaping the […]
You all know my son, Boy Wonder. He’s a tween with a lot of opinions. When he’s not giving you all the reasons your tween needs a cell phone, detailing why kids “deserve” summer vacation, or sharing the things he wishes he could change about his parents, he can be found schooling me on the […]
I feel the need to preface this blog post with a personal truth: I’m not a ballsy gal. I don’t call out people for being buttholes (out loud, anyway), I rarely send back wrong orders at restaurants, and I hardly ever raise a stink when it comes to customer service. It’s not that I don’t […]
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