Tag: expectations
No, Parents Aren’t Superheroes, and That’s Really Okay
Let's be honest. Parents aren’t superheroes. We’re entirely human.
Sometimes, parents can be super, possessing incredible patience, and an ability to juggle whatever is thrown...
Preparing Yourself for Public Toddler Outings: Small Children in Big People...
This post follows a similar thread as my last one about toddler manners, except here we focus on public toddler outings and what to...
Toddler Manners: When Do You Teach “Please” and “Thank You”?
The main question: is it too early to teach a toddler manners?
The scene preceding the question: Sunday morning at the playground.
Sunny. Hot. Children...
Mom Guilt: The Rabbit Hole, Balance, and Attempts to Combat It
Mom guilt is the worst guilt in the world!
Reading a post about how moms should all stop feeling mom guilt makes me feel even...
Mediocrity – Being Average is Perfectly Okay!
Mediocrity gets such a bad reputation.
As an overly ambitious teenager, I viewed mediocrity as a disappointment. It meant that I didn't stand out from...