I am the daughter of a doctor. A doctor who knows his stuff but who is also not afraid to admit that not even doctors have all the answers sometimes. Today, we bring you a guest who, in addition to her medical credentials, is also an honest mom of three boys. Deborah Gilboa, aka Ask [...]
Choosing Between Shadows and Sunshine
December 8, 2011 By 4 Comments
We open the package together, her small fingers pulling impatiently at the packaging, then gently stroking the colorful cover of Purple Leave, Red Cherries by Tania Elfersy & Andrea Katzman. “Do you want to read my new book with me?” I ask her. “Oh Mommy,” she giggles. “It’s my book; your books aren’t this pretty.” [...]
New Kid on the Block
December 1, 2011 By 20 Comments
We had a massive toddler meltdown the other night. It was our last visit with our best family friends – three families we’ve known since Connor was born 3 ½ years ago – before moving out of town. They’re his best friends too – three kids with birthdays within six weeks of each other who [...]
Should Teen Self Image Start With “Pretty”?
November 17, 2011 By 19 Comments
You are beautiful. I say these words to my teenager and the reply is always: “You’re my mother; you are supposed to say that.” But I don’t HAVE to say it. I say it because it’s true. I say it because I mean it. It is important that my daughter hear those words, embrace them [...]
She Always Comes Back
November 10, 2011 By 31 Comments
I caught him standing at the front door, looking out at the front yard with his little palms pressed against the cool glass. His breath like little puffs of cotton candy condensation. He didn’t know I was there and I didn’t tell him. Observing him is such a rare treasure. I heard his voice, soft [...]
A Moment Between Shyness and Joy
November 3, 2011 By 8 Comments
“Caitlin’s here!” Abbey says, spying a familiar car in the community center’s parking lot. “Come on, Mommy! Come on, Dylan!” Impatiently, she pulls at Dylan’s hand, hurrying him from investigating ants and a yellow leaf tinged with brown. They’re running and bouncing and rushing to the door before I’m finished piling costumes and snacks and [...]
He Is His Own Person
October 27, 2011 By 79 Comments
Before I became a mother, I watched the way my niece was parented, and I told myself that I would learn from my brother and his wife’s ‘mistakes,’ not repeat them, and emulate what they did right. My child would be sleeping in his/her own bed when we decided it was time. My child would [...]
Sharing Gifts, from One Sister to Another
October 20, 2011 By 12 Comments
Olivia was a snugly baby who enjoyed any opportunity to take a nap on her daddy’s chest. As a toddler she became more uncomfortable with hugs and kisses. By then snuggling just wasn’t her thing. “Say good-bye to Auntie, Olivia,” we’d say. She would politely walk up, lean in, and as her aunt (or whoever) [...]
Our Parents’ Children
October 19, 2011 By 20 Comments
The Beat of your Drum
October 13, 2011 By 17 Comments
Dear Jacob Francesco, “4 lbs 7 oz” The numbers they wrote on the index card on your incubator in the NICU belied your strength. From the moment you were conceived you proved over and over again how determined you were to be here, to beat your own drum, to sing your own song. You sat [...]
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