Being parent is messy, hard, rewarding, exhausting, exhilarating, overwhelming, lovely, funny, and really, really great. I write about my parenting journey here on Red Shutters for two reasons. First, I hope, by writing about the twists and turns my life has taken since my son and daughter were born, I can figure it all out (you know, life, motherhood, my kids, and everything in between!). Second, I hope these stories resonate with you, my readers. I hope you find something familiar in them, and maybe even my tales help out on your journey. Or at least I hope they make you laugh.
On this page, I’m sharing a few of my many posts about being a mom and parenting in your 40s. Read on and enjoy.
Parenting Dilemmas
The Struggle to Raise Independent Kids
Lessons
First Parenting Lesson of 2014
3 Things I Learned from Having the Flu
Advice
Strategies for Promoting the Sexual Safety of Children
3 Things I’m Doing This Holiday Season
School
Getting Ready for Kindergarten – check out my series here
6 Lessons from Being a Field Trip Chaperone
Birthdays
Read more of my parenting posts here.