This piece was first published on Elephant Journal and is republished here with permission. I had high hopes first time I took my daughter Emma to a story time at the local library. The event was free and seemed like a great way to meet local moms. When we arrived at the “story corner,” it… [Read More]
Archives for January 2015
Most of the time, I have no idea what I am doing
When I first became a mom, friends would visit me and say ” you must be so happy.” I was. I had a beautiful healthy daughter named Emma, but I was many other things as well, like exhausted to the bone, both emotionally and physically. I was completely overwhelmed with love for this tiny creature… [Read More]
How listening to your child can shift your perspective
This post initially appeared on elephant journal, and is republished here with permission. I was recently in a store with my daughter Emma, when she looked up and started excitedly pointing at the ceiling. “Pig, pig!” she exclaimed. I didn’t see a pig anywhere, but she was insistent and kept repeating herself. At first,… [Read More]
Why I love my toddler’s wild hair
“What are you going to do about your daughter’s hair?” I get this question a lot. My daughter Emma has long, fine hair that is light brown with some glimmers of blonde. It flops on her face, covering her eyes. When I get her from the crib in the morning, her hair stands up on… [Read More]