In our parenting journey, there is one principle worth holding onto: if we want to raise children who are kind, resilient, and able to live well in their time, parents need to keep growing into better versions of themselves. Not because we are expected to be perfect, but because growth cannot be forced. It spreads … Continue reading Settled is Not the Same as Finished
Last night, after one of those slow, affectionate nights together, my husband and I ended up talking. The kind of late-night talk that feels honest and easy. He said something that stayed with me. “You know, when our kids still a little…,” he told me, “I rarely saw you the way I used to, as … Continue reading The Art of Noticing Each Other Again
Yesterday, my daughter posted something on Instagram. Nothing bad, really, just..not necessary. It wasn’t harmful, but it wasn’t aligned with her focus either, not the kind of post that reflected her goals, her direction, the thoughtful person she’s becoming. My husband and I noticed it, and as parents do, we exchanged that quiet glance, the … Continue reading The Art of Raising Character, Not Just Children.
My phone rang. It was my best friend's name on the screen. I'm not the kind of person who always picks up someone else's call if it's not essential for me, but I decided to pick it up, since I know it's usually important if she made a call, and she is an important person … Continue reading What Do Friends Really Need: Listening or Advice?
It feels just like yesterday, but actually it's the year 2000, when I glued my eyes to the television and watched this drama about the dynamic and warm relationship between mom and daughter living a simple life in a charming small town, called Stars Hollow, Connecticut. Can you guess the show? Yes, it's a bit … Continue reading Parenting Hack: Your Wallet is a Parenting Book – Every Swipe Tells a Story!
