Training in the Early Years ~ A Foundation for Self-Discipline

Training in the Early Years ~ A Foundation for Self-Discipline

I'm a big believer in boundaries and unconditional love, and then total freedom in the loving relationship of those boundaries.

My mothering is good enough

My mothering is good enough

Ultimately though, my freedom in mothering comes not from offering my kids unconditional love or setting the right boundaries. It doesn't come from knowing I'm good enough.

On the first of December

On the first of December

I've been thinking the best part of being busy is when you're not.

I'm not selling you anything this season

I'm not selling you anything this season

Resistance might be futile but is the alternative any better?

What's pink, green, and purple all over?

What's pink, green, and purple all over?

Brienne is an expressive person. She likes things in quantity. She likes bling. She likes pink.

Imagination, Creativity & Dress-Up Live Here (still)

Imagination, Creativity & Dress-Up Live Here (still)

We all know the importance of play for young children. As my children get older their play changes but they still play.

The heartbeat of family life

The heartbeat of family life

It's really ok to feel the true heartbeat of family life – its joy and sorrows – together. Two sides of the same coin.