Presence

Flirting with babies

December 16, 2011

As the parent of a young toddler, the idea of “flirting” has been on my mind for a while. Whenever we’re at a restaurant, my daughter – like many other young children – enjoys catching the eye of new people, and making them smile. Our society likes to call this “flirting.” Our perceptions of babies [...]

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Playtime Grows Up

October 21, 2011

Young children play effortlessly. Kids are naturally predisposed to play, and it doesn’t take much to engage a child in a silly game or role-play. Through play, kids express feelings, needs, thoughts and ideas that they might not yet have the words to articulate. Playing together lets parents connect and communicate with kids beyond a [...]

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The Benefits of Babywearing Your Toddler

September 15, 2011

My daughter, Bella, is almost 22 months. My husband Sam and I still babywear her many times. To some, this might seem a little crazy. She is perfectly able to walk and we own a stroller she loves. She isn’t as easy to carry anymore, and it requires some maneuvering to get her in an [...]

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I’m Not Alone

July 14, 2011

Benjamin’s in my arms right now.  Quiet, sleeping, calm. I’m watching him like an oil painting in a museum.  My tiny giant one year old.  I study his face and body.  His ears have grown; they are now the size of apricots.  His hair curls with the humidity.   I study his sounds.  His tiny snores [...]

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Desperate For Balance

June 27, 2011

I am a mother of three children. I am a mother of three children, and I spend my days changing diapers, kissing boo-boos, and giving hugs. My job of raising these beautiful children bring me joy. And sometimes, it breaks my heart. My oldest is 6, my middle child is 4, and my youngest is [...]

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Totin’

June 20, 2011

A story about standing in line at CVS, baby fingertip kisses, stranger germ phobia, infertility, and magic you can share with a stranger. Totin’ I was just at CVS and an older man was behind me in line.  I stopped to get some chocolate, specifically, Bliss chocolate Easter eggs.  “Do you want to go ahead [...]

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Love is Not Always Flood Lights and Fireworks, but Sometimes, It Is

May 9, 2011

My son is sleeping on my husband’s chest. Snuggled in an O against his broad shoulders in a snuggly nest. Resting easy, gently. I want my son to wake up because I haven’t seen him this morning. My husband let me sleep in this because I stayed up late last night writing and working on [...]

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Safety and Security

May 5, 2011

Until we strongly address the root causes of hatred, the world is simply not a safer place. Feelings and actions related to arrogance and hatred do not abate with force, they only grow. Still, our proclamations of a safer world clearly show how much we desire to trust and live peaceably among each other. This [...]

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