“Mom, can I go there?” I looked up from typing my latest assignment at the sound of Nia’s voice. “Go where?” She pointed at the TV screen, where a little girl in a ballet costume was twirling and pirouetting onstage. “I want to do what she’s doing.” I quickly put two and two together, but… Continue reading Our Daughter, a Dance And a Dream
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Sassy Lil’ Sisters and Self-Esteem
As parents, we all want our kids to live fulfilling and productive lives, and part of helping them reach those goals is to shore up their still-developing self-esteem. Drawing the line between assurance and arrogance requires delicacy and diligence.
Big Life Lessons For Baby Girl
She’s just under three feet tall and weighs 30-odd pounds, but our youngest, Layla, has learned to flip her small stature into a huge asset when it comes to getting through life as Lil’ Sis. We don’t coddle or over-indulge her, but thanks to being the last grandchild on both sides, she’s officially THE Baby… Continue reading Big Life Lessons For Baby Girl