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Things I Need to Work on as a Parent
This transcript of a Janet Lansbury podcast resonated deeply with me about the importance of not disciplining with shame.It’s been a hard five years for my parenting. Trying to launch a non-profit organization with a newborn and a two year-old stretched me in ways that made me unrecognizable to myself at times. There were so many compounding factors: Henry’s struggle with self-regulation due to an MTHFR genetic mutation, unfathomable levels of work stress, my own sense of struggle and failure in my work.I’ve been too quick to get frustrated with my children’s behavior. Here are the lines that resonated with me the most:
… Read MoreHe’s in a defensive mode.
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Easy DIY Baby Quilt
I love when I have the opportunity to make gifts. It hasn’t happened enough in the past seven years (since my first son’s birth, to be exact).This incredibly simple baby quilt is one of my go-tos. I made one of these for Henry and loved it. This time, I used a super thick and soft fabric for the back, since the baby will be born at the start of winter. Also, the thickness will make this blanket useful as a cushion for putting the baby on the floor in various rooms of the house.Here’s some specific directions about how to do it (and a picture of a quilt… Read More -
Recommended Articles
Here’s what I’ve been reading this week as I continue to seek to deepen my understanding of inequity and racism:
- This article about how white parents can help advocate for racial equity in our schools.
- This article about how income inequality is getting worse and yet fewer and fewer people are aware of it.
- This article about how well-intentioned white families can perpetuate racism.
