Letter to Myself
I’ve come to a realization. I’m never going to get the accolades from others that will make me feel safe and whole from outside of myself. So I decided that I will write myself a letter. The kind that I’ve always wanted […]
Grandma
I hang up the phone from the conversation with my grandma and the time says one minute and seven seconds. These are our conversations now. That’s all I get from her. “Hi, Sash, how are the kids?” “Everyone well?” “Oh, I’m just […]
Bridging the Gap Between Different Parenting Approaches
My husband and I have this recurring argument about our children’s bedtimes. Luckily (or not) I have the task to put them to sleep most nights so my way gets precedence. You see, he thinks it’s not a big deal whether they […]
Why my children are better behaved with the babysitter
I am at my wit’s end. My 22-month old daughter is screaming her head off (off and on) when I put her down for her nap! She’s calling me and yelling for 15 min until she finally falls asleep only to wake […]
Helping Children Handle Disappointment
“Mom, M is bothering us, he hurt us and is throwing things at us, help,” yelled my daughter from upstairs. It seems her 9 year old brother was up to his shenanigans again. Here’s the backstory: We had a bunch of friends […]
Maternal Musings
“I’m just not maternal,” said my friend as she plops in the chair, looking defeated. I suppose it had been a long day of work and caring for her 2 kids. I tried to show my empathy but I don’t think it […]
Why My Children Will Forever Share a Bedroom
I have 2 boys and 2 girls and I plan to have them share bedrooms until they leave the house. It’s something I feel strongly about because I know there are real long and short term benefits and because I am an […]
Never before about a month ago had I heard of the term “highly sensitive person.” Apparently it’s been a known trait for at least 24 years, when the book “The Highly Sensitive Person” written by Dr. Elaine Aron was published. According to […]
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