Kyla H
The Struggles of a Three Year Old :: Giant Feelings in a Tiny Body
Three year olds, amiright?
Here are a few descriptors of my current three year old wonder :: smart, sassy, hilarious, embarrassing, delighted by the world, empathetic, prone to being dragged out of buildings while shouting...
Your Kid Just Came Out. Now What?
The moment your child comes out to you is a huge moment. It is a moment that you both will remember forever, and that is a tough thing because not every parent who experiences...
The Truth About Kids and Therapy
My teenage son started therapy several months ago and it has been really great for him. Initially, it didn't feel so great, though. It felt scary, foreign, and a little bit like failure. As...
When the Big Moments in Parenting Come Without Warning
The big moments in parenting will surprise you. I've been a mom for nearly 16 years and they still surprise me.
One night you might be laying in bed, starting to doze off while watching...
Parenting Teenagers :: I Didn’t Know It Would Be Like This
Every day I worry about my teenagers.
I worry about them, and their peers, in ways that I never expected.
I'm not surprised that I worry about them, but I'm very surprised about the things I...
Life as a Heart Mama
I have stood next to the table in a pediatrician's office, holding my breath as the doctor takes a second listen to what is probably an "innocent murmur", watching her close her eyes and...
5 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Feeding Tubes
My almost thirteen year old has had a feeding tube for 8 years now. It's just a part of who she is and a part of our daily life; I can barely remember what...
5 Easy Ways to Be Happier in the New Year
The pursuit of happiness is not my main goal in life, but it DOES make it easier to pursue the meaningful things in life when I'm feeling happy. Here are some very simple, quick...
10 Truths I Wish All Parents Knew
#1 Every stage ends.
Really, they all end. One day you will shower again. You will go on dates again. You’ll get your body back. You’ll sleep through the night. Your clingiest child will gain...
60 Creative Things To Do With Your Elf on the Shelf
First things first, if you don't yet have an Elf on the Shelf, DON'T GET ONE. Run the other direction. It starts out fun and then becomes a nightmare of your own creation. It...