Louise

After the holiday weekend, we’ve probably all spent time with family and friends, and, unfortunately, many of us have probably had someone question our parenting choices. Doesn’t he need a hat? More cupcakes? Just let her stay up late! The question: How do you respond? What’s your go-to boundary-setting statement? Share in the forum!

We’re doing something a little different today. Instead of asking a question, we’re asking you to share words of encouragement related to your life postpartum. I remember being in the thick of my postpartum journey. The days seemed never-ending, and the exhaustion felt unreal. To be honest, I wasn’t always receptive to the well-intended advice offered to me. None of it felt possible at the time. Looking back, I wish…

As our kids get older, we meet new parents, arrange playdates, and we’re generally surrounded by new family dynamics. It’s inevitable that we run into parenting styles and behaviors that are different from our own. What can be even more uncomfortable is that sometimes these things pose challenges that need to be addressed. Today’s question asks the Village to step in and share different approaches to the situation at hand.…