We have been combatting the I’m-scared-at-bedtime-routine in our house. She comes out of her room after going to bed or yells “MOM!” or “DAD!”, then after depleting all of her resources in the form of reasons she needs us, she turns to, “I’m scared.” Maybe she is. Maybe she isn’t. (She’s 4… and …
Tag: beliefs
Why I Didn’t Read “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”
I recently read this in Prevention magazine, in an article by Lauren Kessler, author of Counterclockwise: My Year of Hypnosis, Hormones, Dark Chocolate, and Other Adventures in the World of Anti-Aging: A Yale study…concluded that perceptions held by people about aging had more impact on how long they lived than did their blood pressure or cholesterol levels or …
Calm the F@#% down.
I am usually calm, and calming. Not always. I used to do this thing when my parents were coming to visit. I would have lots to do, and get, and clean in preparation… and then I would add “I have to wash the dogs.” Finally, my husband pointed out , “You don’t have to …