A coot beat the waters of the sea In the silence all aroundIn the silence of the seaIn the silence of nowhereIn the silence of the seaA fish jumpedThe seaweed popped and the sand sighedIn the low tide. “Quiet in the wilderness,” margaret wise brown Our world is growing louder. I feel it day by…
I’ve never met a mother who doesn’t battle with mom guilt. It seems less common for fathers; however, I also know many fathers who are influenced by guilt. Lately, my husband, Peter, and I have been forced to come to grips with exactly how many of our daily parenting choices are governed by mom/dad guilt….
It is possible to have an Easter celebration that doesn’t include loads of sugary candy and chocolate. . . and still have your kids love it! Here’s a quick glimpse into our family’s Easter celebration this year. affiliate disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. See my full affiliate disclosure for more information. The first step to satisfying the…
Most parents struggle to prioritize self-care. This can be especially challenging for mothers. But the irony of self-care is that it actually makes you a better parent; it directly fuels your capacity for patience, endurance, and compassion–all of which active parenting can consume at a rapid rate! It has been very hard for me to…
We’ve all heard it. That thin, creeping tone growing louder until you can hear nothing else. That small, insidious whisper that tells you exactly how worthless you are. Sometimes it begins as anger, bombastic and self-righteous, flaunting its sense of injustice, slinging blame at everyone and everything else. After the anger is spent, the voice…