Scrolling through social media this year has made me realize just how prevalent and normalized mommy wine culture has become. It makes a special kind of sense this past year as every parenting challenge has been exasperated by the pandemic. Parenting in a normal,...
Parents everywhere are reporting that they are feeling beyond burned out. We are not meant to be parenting in isolation. It is challenging to be on all the time, keep up with work and other household chores, and be our children’s only companions. We need other adults....
Life hasn’t stopped for anyone, even when the pandemic unexpectedly disrupted most everything in our world. Our individual lives, struggles, triumphs, and complications all persisted (or have even been exacerbated) as the pandemic has shaped daily life and most things...
Remaining Self-Interested Being a father can be exhausting during normal times. Right now, that point may hit even harder. Nevertheless, I meet many men who feel tension around trying to “not be selfish” and thus deny themselves the self-care that is necessary to...
It can sometimes be challenging to find ways to motivate children that do not involve screens, treats or quick bribes. While these rewards are not bad in and of themselves, it is good for children to learn how to “save up” for a larger reward. I recommend finding a...
