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May: Reflection & Rejuvenation
April! Wow. You went fast. And you pretty much thwarted my attempts at Balance.But, hey, I’ve got one more month of school left before I can officially declare our first year complete. How amazing is that? And despite the glitches that come from starting a school from scratch, we still had 11 times as many applications as spots for the 2015-16 school year. And it’s only going to get better from here.[Thank you for letting me indulge in a little pep talk to myself. These are the kinds of thing I have to remind myself of over and over because this work is so hard and the ratio… Read More -
Talking with Our Children about Sex
It’s important for me to try and raise Henry in a way that teaches him to be responsible with his sexuality and to feel proud of his body and himself.
I found From Diapers to Dating: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Sexually Healthy Children early on, and it has been a valuable resource for me over the past four years.I’ve been implementing these strategies since Henry was born, and I’m happy with his knowledge level and his comfort in talking about things with me. He knows that boys have penises and girls have vaginas, and he knows that babies grow inside of women’s uteruses. He loves hearing the story… Read More -
Updating the Environment
There are certain people out in the world (like Kelly Rae) who love rearranging furniture or love spending time getting dressed in the morning. I am not one of these people! I am more of a “set it and forget it” kind of person. I want to find the best way to arrange furniture or decorate my house and then just leave it alone and enjoy it for all of eternity. I want to have a few solid pieces in my closet and then just grab and go in the morning.
Having children really challenges my first preference. There’s no way to “set it and forget it” when it… Read More
