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Re-Purposed School Supplies

by Kay | Aug 29, 2015 | ... on life, ...on family, Comparison, Contentment, Purposeful Parenting

As long lines, endless forms and other back-to-school pressures weigh heavily on the minds of kids and parents alike, it’s time to start searching for ways to dial it down. So, in the aisle during one of our multiple trips to Office Depot, amidst eye-rolls,...

The Battle with Best and Pressures of Perfection

by Kay | Aug 4, 2015 | Comparison, Purposeful Parenting, Uncategorized

Among the many sickening, literally nauseating, stories in the news this week (i.e. #anotherboy), I found myself grieving over this from the New York Times: Tears literally rolled down my cheeks as my heart ached/aches for kids (like Kathryn DeWitt whose story is...

To See, or To Be Seen – Is that the question?

by Kay | Jul 29, 2015 | ... on life, Comparison, Contentment, Purposeful Parenting

“I’m not on social media or Facebook or anything,” a friend told me yesterday when we bumped into each other at the grocery store. Both of us racing in for a quick-grab (that instantly became not-so-quick) stopped & paused to catch up....

Torn Seats and All

by Kay | Jul 17, 2015 | ... on life, Comparison, Purposeful Parenting

“There’s a side to you that I never knew, Kay Wyma,” my friend Brooke smiled. We were last to leave the morning gathering. “Yes,” she continued, “I learned a few things about you last week – from your car.” New things...

USA Today: Graduates, Listen to your mom: Column

by Kay | Jun 6, 2015 | Comparison

USA Today was kind enough to share a little carpool commencement speech. Here’s a snippet and a link to read the rest. What advice would you add? (Join the conversation here OR better yet on the USA Today site.) With a 600-word limit – and an editor that...

There’s more to the Jenner Lip-Challenge Lie

by Kay | May 7, 2015 | ... on life, Comparison, Contentment

Hot news yesterday – Kylie Jenner confesses to using ‘lip fillers’ for plump pout as reported by countless media outlets.This from NY Daily News: Her insecurity reflected through her fans, who tried their best to mimic her new look through the Kylie Jenner Lip...