I only get 18 years of fingerprints, and crayon marks, and dirty clothes, and milky counters, and smashed blueberries, and messy baths, and strange smells, and glue covered tables. Then, when peace settles on our home as our last child steps out the door, I know I will desperately yearn for that dirty house once more. I’d easily trade my dream Fixer Upper house for another 18 years with my children … maybe. For the signs of their life, of their exploration, of their growth, of their happiness … my happiness.
Screens are getting us through this pandemic in ways we never imagined. From work, to online learning, to helping busy parents cope, screens and screen-time guilt are all around us. Join us on February 9th at 7pm EST for an expert panel on how our online habits are impacting our kids, what to watch out for and what to stop worrying about.
Confessional #25817797 "I have the incredible gift of knowing the best and most tactful thing to say in any situation. Unfortunately it comes to me about 10 seconds after I've said something clueless and completely lacking of tactfulness."