Today, my daughter came home from preschool in a huff. She was so angry. “SHE THREW AWAY MY RED STICKER!” … More
Tag: parenting
When in doubt…love.
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” … More
The Penton Family Regulations: A Family Manifesto
Last week, I promised to share strategies that I’m using to help me stay sane and find balance between my … More
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: small business edition
As a parent and small business owner, I sometimes feel like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in my own life. … More
Parenting – a treasure trove of fear
This summer, I have become keenly aware of the amount of fear, anxiety and paranoia I experience as a parent. … More
Searching for Preschool
I have a four year old daughter. This fall, she will be old enough to go to Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK). … More
10 Things You Simply Must Know Before Becoming a Parent
A dear friend of mine is having her first baby this year. We collaborate on our shared blog, The 3:30 … More
Labor of love
This is my belly with my baby in it, one week before my first child was born. It was election … More
When every day is “Bring your Child to Work” day
One of the great perks of owning a tiny business like mine is that I have a lot of freedom … More
Parenting out of your element
As a parent you have to have to be able to channel your inner avatar. You have to be able to master all four elements – not to control or manipulate your children, but to create balance and help them master their own lives.
