parenting

We Don’t Do “Kids” Music

I was never the mom that played “Kids” music in the car. No XM Disney Channel, Raffi CDs, or KidzBop. My kids listen to what I’m listening to just like I did as a child. I mean seriously, where on earth would have gotten a deep appreciation Billy Joel, Eric Clapton, or The Eagles if… Continue reading We Don’t Do “Kids” Music

The Bookshelf

The Bookshelf – Diary of a Wimpy Zombie

First and foremost, my son is not a big reader. It’s an activity that I make him do, it’s usually not voluntary. However, when I brought Diary of a Wimpy Zombie home he was super excited and started on it right away. I could hear him laughing upstairs and couldn’t believe he was ENJOYING reading something.… Continue reading The Bookshelf – Diary of a Wimpy Zombie

family

How Kids Process Grief

I find that each of my boys processes grief a little differently even though they have been raised the same. It’s actually kind of fascinating. With the recent loss of our Allie, I got to see how different my boys truly are.   My oldest seems to get angry first. Then he goes to sad.… Continue reading How Kids Process Grief