Tag: parenting goals

  • Important Things I Want My Daughter to Know About Life

    This article, “Important Things I Want My Daughter to Know About Life,” was originally published on 04/01/23 and has been updated. Tomorrow, we’ll be celebrating my daughter’s 17th birthday (WOO-HOO!) And even though it’s a joyous occasion—I’m going through a range of emotions as I write this post. I’m torn between loving the beautiful young…

  • Parenting Mistakes: How to Make Peace with the Past

    In parenting, and in life in general, making mistakes is an inevitable part of the journey. Like most moms, I’ve made parenting mistakes in the past, and forgiving myself hasn’t always come easy. In fact, it’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. Like many, I often reflect on certain stages of…