When kids say they’re bored, how do you respond? A lot of parents say, “It’s not my job to entertain kids if they’re bored.” Or “If you’re bored, go find something to do.” Or “Boredom breeds creativity—go make up something to do!” While I …
No Means No. Unless You’re Five.
On the way home from a long wait at the doctor, I gave 5-year-old BoyWonder a Ziploc bag of tortilla chips in the car. Our conversation after he finished them off: Can I have some more chips, please? No, we’ll …
God’s Handwriting
Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God’s handwriting. – Ralph Waldo Emerson If you enjoyed this post, please pass it along. You can follow Motherhood and More on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.
How to Respond to (More) Breastfeeding in Public Criticisms
So I wrote a post a while ago about breastfeeding in public. And for whatever reason, this week it went a bit viral. As in doubled-my-all-time-traffic-in-two-days kind of viral. Very exciting. However, as always happens when discussing how, when, and …
10 Guidelines for Commenting on the Internet (or PLEASE STOP KILLING MY FAITH IN HUMANITY)
One of these days, I’m going to learn not to read comments on Internet articles. It’s honestly the quickest way to sap your will to live with other humans. However, as a blogger, I understand the importance of comments and …
The Big Kid Promised Land
It was an absolutely gorgeous day. Clear blue skies, mid-70s, a slight breeze blowing through my skirt. My friend, Julie, and I sat on a bench, chatting and observing the other families at the playground: – A mom was giving …
Sometimes I Cry for You, Little One
Sometimes I cry for you, little one. Sometimes I cry because the world is so big and you’re so small, and I worry—Oh, do I worry—about your smallness in this big world. Sometimes I cry because you’re so big and I’m so small, and …