Angie
Teaching Gratitude
’Tis the season for giving! Or in the overly-confident words of my toddler, ’tis the season of “What else did you bring me?” Yes he’s said that out loud and yes I actually cringed...
When the Bully Is You
One of the strongest parenting instincts we have is the need to protect our children from harm. Unfortunately harm can come in many forms and one danger always seems to be on our radar:...
A Case for Raising Your Kids with Pets
You know that lady at the dinner party sitting on the floor with the host’s dog while the small talk (quite literally) goes over her head? Yeah… that’s me. Like many people I have...
Five Life Lessons From a Toddler
As parents we’re given the huge responsibility of raising our children into being responsible, kind, and successful people. Helping to shape the personality, experiences, and life of another person is something we don’t take...
Loving Myself for My Kids
{Photo credit: JaneCane Photography}
“New Year New You.” “Bikini Body.” “Get Your Pre-Baby Body Back.” Having worked at an eating disorder facility for nearly a decade, you can imagine I have quite a few feelings...
Poopy Pants and Popsicles: Maternity Leave 2.0
Hours of mindless Netflix binges and newborn snuggles filled most of my maternity leave days with baby number one. Of course there were the sleepless nights, the rude awakening that is the adjustment to...