There are superheroes among us. Disguised as ordinary moms and dads, members of this league of extraordinary parents change diapers, pack lunches, and tuck kids in at night just like the rest of us. But behind the scenes, they battle …
What it Means to be a Mother
Being a mother means… Understanding why sleep-deprivation is used as torture. Pretending you’re immune to whining, but really having it poke holes in your nervous system. Reminding little people to flush and wash their hands all day long and wondering …
The Problem with Prejudice Against Muslims and Refugees
For the past several days, I’ve been reading—about France, Lebanon, Kenya, Syria, IS/ISIS/ISIL/Daesh, refugees, the history of the Middle East, Islam, religious extremism, terrorism in all its forms—anything I can to try to understand more fully and to contribute thoughts …
Hey Moms—You Are Not Failing, Even When It Feels Like You Are
I’m failing at motherhood. That phrase echoes through my mind like an annoying Nickelback song. I’m failing. I’m screwing them up. I’m not cut out for this. La la la la la la. Those thoughts happen frequently around here. This mama—with her high ideals, …
The Global Clean Water Crisis: What We Can Do
We live a very fortunate life. Our family is not wealthy—at least not by American standards—but we have enough food to eat, a comfortable roof over our heads, and clean water to drink. It’s easy to take these things for …
Someday There Will Be Silence
Lately I feel myself teetering between two worlds—lamenting how VERY LOUD my young kids can be, while seeing into the quiet near future with my eldest. So I wrote this as a reminder not to wish away the noisy days (and nights) too quickly. Someday …
The Brave and Beautiful Act of Asking for Help
A mom friend of mine wrote this in her Facebook status the other day: Dear ones, my family is going through a difficult time while P’s cochlear implants are not working. She feels cut off from the world and very …