Katharina

Today, we’re running two of your wins and woes. We’re celebrating children becoming more vocal about things that bother them, and we’re talking about the stress and worry many of us feel when our children aren’t hitting developmental milestones.  If you can relate, or have a similar experience, consider offering your story in solidarity. You can also leave an encouraging message, or share your own wins and woes. As always,…

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…

Generally speaking, offering someone parenting advice can be tricky. There’s a fine line between judgment and productive conversation that each parent personally draws. The problem is that we often don’t see that line until someone has crossed it. This can be especially true when it comes to our own parents and in-laws. While well-intended, advice can sometimes lead us to doubt our parenting abilities and question their belief in us…