by smaclaughlin | Jul 3, 2017 | books, mindful parenting, mindfulness, resources
A new way of thinking about motherhood and how to care for yourself just like you care for your children. Read an excerpt from Feng Shui Mommy by Bailey Gaddis here: Before she was a beloved pregnancy blogger, certified birthing doula, and childbirth preparation...
by smaclaughlin | Sep 13, 2016 | balance, books, communication, parenting style, perspective, resources
I’m sure you’re near your limit on how Americans are terrible at parenting. There are a gazillion books telling us how to do it better, including many from other cultures such as Asian “tiger mothers,” and how to bring up a French “bébé.” I personally value an outside...
by smaclaughlin | Jun 14, 2016 | bullying, disaster, discipline, emotional intelligence, gender bias, hope for the future, race, resources, safety, sexuality, violence, white privelege
It is hard to parent this week. It’s hard to focus. Difficult to not check my phone for updates and news conferences. Tricky to keep from crying and being otherwise emotionally snarled. It is so hard to stay relaxed about our world and what the future may look...
by smaclaughlin | May 5, 2015 | giveaway, resources
The day I learned to read in Kindergarten I got on an unstoppable train and never got off. At this point, I’ve read hundreds of parentin g books and these are simply the best (No, I wasn’t reading parenting books in Kindergarten!). These 19 books are a...
by Sarah MacLaughlin | Aug 17, 2012 | books, food, multi-tasking, my life, resources, review, self-care
I am so excited to share this Slow Cooker Recipe Book with you! Stephanie over at Mama and Baby Love has written a supremely useful cookbook for busy families. Whether you work or not, you will find these recipes useful. It would also make the perfect gift for an...
by Sarah MacLaughlin | Jul 16, 2012 | advocacy for children, connection parenting, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, resources
Today I am reviewing Rebecca Thompson’s just published book, Consciously Parenting: What it Really Takes to Raise Emotionally Healthy Families and she is reviewing mine! Rebecca’s site: The Consciously Parenting Project is totally helpful. There are online...