Today I’m talking all about why and how to use positive affirmations to build positivity and resilience in your kids. Grab the printable at the bottom of the post to keep the full list on your phone or on your fridge. Or print out the kid-friendly version and put it somewhere your child can see …
A little life update
Happy September! How have we made it here already? The kids are (almost) down for naps and quiet time and I’m taking a quick break between loads of laundry and unpacking to write a brief update. We’re moving (partially moved…getting there) to New Hampshire! A few different things factored into this decision but mostly it …
Most used baby products in the first year
It is hard to believe little Westley is ONE! It feels like we really survived. I know there are sweet and hard parts about each stage but I feel such a sense of accomplishment having gotten through (and enjoyed! and soaked in! and survived) the first year with baby Westley. In some ways he is …
Westley at 1
Our little Westley turned one last week. One! One whole year! It has simultaneously been the longest and the fastest year. It is such a privilege to be his mom. When Adelaide came along I was still very much in the baby stage; Lincoln was only 17 months old. This time around though, we …
Good Harbor Beach
I thought we’d be soaking up these last weeks of summer before our first real “back to school” fall arrived. I thought we’d be at Target, checking off Lincoln’s Kindergarten shopping list and letting Adelaide pick out a new outfit for preschool. I thought we’d be instituting a favorite family tradition going up, spending the …
The Last 5 Books I’ve Read
We’re officially back at home in Boston and I’m back to listening to audiobooks. I’m playing catch up on my list and it feels good to have so many new ideas coming in. Here’s what I’ve been reading, what I just finished, and what is up next! Last 5 books I read Homegoing: In …