by Stephanie | Aug 17, 2014 | family life, motherhood, parenting
I walked into the school cafeteria, my third grade daughter clutching my hand nervously. My toddler dawdled behind with my husband, who had taken off work to be here with us. I was so grateful for his presence; he always offsets the anxiety and emotionality that pours...
by Stephanie | Mar 6, 2014 | parenting
A few weeks ago, I witnessed an incident that disturbed me greatly; I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. I had just finished teaching music classes at the recreation center, and I was having a snack in my classroom before packing up to leave. Within a few...
by Stephanie | Jan 23, 2014 | blogging, family life, motherhood
Traditionally, mothers are depicted as serene, selfless women whose personal needs are minimal at best. These archetypal mothers can be found serving hot meals timed precisely with the arrival of Father home from work, happily joining their children in whatever...
by Stephanie | Dec 18, 2013 | blogging
There are two months of the year that nearly kill me- May and December. Every time they roll around, I am blindsided by how busy we are. I hate that. A long time ago, when I was just coming to terms with my temperament and susceptibility to overstimulation, I remember...
by Stephanie | Dec 8, 2013 | blogging, family life, motherhood
Welcome back to The Brilliant Book Club; I was particularly excited about this month’s book, Maxed Out, by Katrina Alcorn. If you read along with us, we hope you enjoyed it and can’t wait to hear your thoughts! If you haven’t picked up a copy,...
