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Family Gap Year: Is It Possible?
In my twenties, my teacher friend, Whitney, and I went to open mic night every Tuesday at the Mucky Duck.
One night, we heard a song about living your life backwards. It was something about living the retirement life when you were younger. The idea was that you should travel while your body was able to handle it well. Then, when you were older and had more appreciation and perspective, you should go back to school.
The Idea of Mini-Retirements Was Born
I took from that song the goal of retiring much later than the average age and using those extra years to take mini-retirements throughout my life.
When … Read More
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Mightier Self-Regulation Training: Could It Help?
Last week we experienced low lows and high highs as a family. We have a lot going on right now (although I always want to acknowledge that there’s way worse stuff going on for so many other families around the world). Matt and I are both feeling a ton of stress via work. We bring that stress home. It hinders our ability to fill our children’s “buckets.” Then they act out because they need connection. Then their behavior pushes us further away instead of bringing us closer. When I feel particularly low, I grasp for next steps. I finally decided to move forward with Mightier self-regulation training. Have you heard … Read More
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How to Be a Better Parent: I’m Trying My Best!
I’m conscious of how the blogosphere is increasing Modern Parenting Anxiety and turning parenting into a project. Therefore, I don’t mean to contribute to those negative things, you all. But I am constantly grappling with how to be a better parent. And this is the space where I share all my feelings and thoughts. So here we are.
Last week was a week of extremes in our household. Henry had his two worst nights in a long time—back to back. And then he had his two best nights, also back to back.
The difference?
Me.
What Henry Needs from Me
I’m learning what Henry needs from me. He needs me … Read More