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Leaning into “those” moments … so we don’t miss out

by Kay | Sep 30, 2013 | ... on life, Purposeful Parenting

Tears then … smiles today. Fun memories of an Easter Egg Roll gone bad. Yesterday I sat behind a pregnant woman who looked like she could have her baby right there in the auditorium. I felt safe to ask her when she’s due. It’s the taboo question – one to be...

Dress To Impress

by Kay | Sep 23, 2013 | ... on life

“Mom … this week can we go dress shopping?” asked Barton. We had just dropped her friends off at their houses on the other end of Jon D William’s Cotillion class. Cotillion, the age-old effort to groom manners and introduce children to the art of proper social...

Carpool Confirmations

by Kay | Sep 9, 2013 | ... on life, Laughter

School is full swing in gear. Summer seems like a lifetime ago. And I’m back at Tom Thumb, grateful for the gas discount, waiting with all the other carpoolers to fill up our cars on Sunday night. I’ve assumed my position behind the wheel and have somehow survived...

Is Less Actually More?

by Kay | Sep 2, 2013 | ... on life, Purposeful Parenting

“He’s so interesting,” my friend commented, laughing at Jack walking by. He had shot her a little wink. Not a flirty wink – the kid is six – but a cute little excited-about-this-piece-of-cake nod. I saw him do it, but wasn’t going to say anything. Since she started, I...

When Kids Go Wild – A Path Paved with “Just this once”

by Kay | Aug 28, 2013 | ... on life, Purposeful Parenting, Uncategorized

When and why do kids go wild? I don’t know. But the wild doesn’t just happen overnight. It’s often a long road traveled by small steps that seem insignificant in the moment. A road paved with words like, “just this once.” I’m sorry,...

Seven Essential Back-to-School Supplies for Parents

by Kay | Aug 26, 2013 | ... on life, Purposeful Parenting, Uncategorized

Supply lists and promises of “Back-to-School Savings” have been bombarding our mail & in-boxes. And, if you haven’t already visited an office supply store, you will. (Multiple times in our house! Something to do with lists … or lack thereof.) I’ve...