I had my share of parental struggles, but one thing I was quite good at was/is getting my children to appointments - dental, medical, tutoring, and all kinds of therapies. I am good at that.
I was quite taken aback as a couple of my sons grew up and out of our home and pretty much refused to go to their regular 6 month dental check ups
Read MoreToday is a milestone in the Wilson family. I just waved goodbye to our youngest child as she headed out the door and jumped into a car that will deliver her to her first day of high school.
Read MoreSoon after I began writing a blog, I remember hearing "podcasts are the new blogs." I am always a step or two behind... I am a huge fan and listener of podcasts, but I have never been super interested in creating a podcast. My new friend and fellow adoptive mom, Jennifer Kelly, has launched a new podcast called "Highs and Lows." And she recently invited me to be a guest. It was fun! And a little nerve wracking.
So rather than blog further about this, I invite you to take a listen to this 20 minute interaction about my book, parenting, and the very real highs and lows of my life. On a recent road trip with one of my daughters, we listened together. She said, "Mom, there was some good stuff there. And some things I need to know." I hope you feel the same. Listening information:
You can listen to this podcast over on iTunes as Highs and Lows Podcast as well as on Google Play for android users. Also available on Stitcher. You can find Highs and Lows Podcast over on Instagram as highsandlowspodcast
I have dedicated much of my time and energy to the belief that parenting deeply and truly matters. Yet I also observe and live into the reality that each and every child is an individual soul who makes their own choices and way in this world. Both/and.
Read MoreI don't know about you, but the level of anger, frustration, and noise in our national life is sometimes just too much for me. In order to remain a halfway sane and effective mom and human being,
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