This Summer I Say Yes
Alexandra Kuykendall
I say “no” to my children often. “No you can’t eat that.” “Stop hitting your sister.” “Put the iPad away.” The summer stretches in
I say “no” to my children often. “No you can’t eat that.” “Stop hitting your sister.” “Put the iPad away.” The summer stretches in
“What does that sign say?” A question I often hear from the backseat as we’re stopped at an intersection. I’m aware of the person
(Even When I Don’t Feel Like It) “Be careful.” “I’m not so sure about that.” “Don’t fall.” The words come out like a reflex,
I have a frequently repeated conversation with moms in my circles. It starts on a neutral topic like the cost of soccer cleats, which
Having another mom and her kids over for some playtime can be a lifesaver of conversation and friendship for you and your child. But
Last month I conducted a little experiment. I tried to streamline our getting up and out of the house process to make it somewhat
I’m an only child. By all birth order analysis, this translates to an uber-responsible, take little risk, perfectionist-driven person. So when motherhood arrived on
It was just a few months ago, typing away in a private Facebook group for an online class, where I used this phrase, “I
“The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of
I have a wish list of sorts for my four daughters. The things I want for them as they walk through life. And right