by Stephanie | Dec 6, 2015 | family life, motherhood
Will this be the last year she believes? I think this over and over, as I did last year, crossing my fingers that we still have one more year. My oldest daughter at age nine is mature in some ways, innocent in others. She is empathetic, responsible, and intuitive and...
by Stephanie | Feb 11, 2015 | family life, motherhood
Ever since I started writing, Brain, Child Magazine has been hands-down my favorite publication. I have dreamed of writing for them for several years, and I am thrilled to be making my debut there today with a post for the Brain, Mother blog’s sibling series. It...
by Stephanie | Dec 21, 2014 | family life, parenting
Well, we’ve survived Christmas! Now just NINE more long days of the holiday break to go… Stay strong, parent warriors! The holidays are fraught with opportunities for disappointing moments, meals, and potentially humiliating gift exchanges. Childhood...
by Stephanie | Aug 28, 2014 | family life, motherhood
When I was eight years old, I started cracking my knuckles. I can’t remember who taught me, or why I thought it was a good idea, but once I started, I couldn’t stop. When I was eight years old, I got the world’s worst. Freaking. Perm. Ever. It was hideous. I...
by Stephanie | Aug 7, 2014 | motherhood, parenting
I told myself I wouldn’t write about this. Nearly a year ago, I made a pact that I would keep this struggle private, that there was no need for me to share it with an audience. That somehow, by keeping it secret, it remained sacred and more authentic. But I just...
