When parents get together and the conversation turns to the choices we're all making with our kids and how we might react to certain fears or frustrations, someone will usually say, "I just want them to be happy." I know I've said it myself. As I'm growing this family and tweaking and tightening our interpretations … Continue reading Happy Kids are Not My Goal
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I am pretending I like class parties
I just bought a can of frosting. I was assigned frosting for my daughter's school holiday party. Every household is expected to help with one party a year and I dutifully signed up for this one because I thought it seemed like the time of the year that I would feel most festive. My sole … Continue reading I am pretending I like class parties