grounded & gentle writings for parents

Long days. Bumpy rides. Movement and noise and waiting, waiting, waiting. On its own, traveling can be hard. Throw an infant or a toddler...

We all encounter struggles and suffering - and parenting certainly presents many. It cannot be helped. Our pain is tightly bound to the things that matter to us. And yet, despite the ubiquitous nature of suffering in parenting - so many suffer silently. Let’s explore how to understand these experiences and how to create more flexibility in how we respond to vulnerability. 

Walking through a world of uncertainty with your child is no small feat. While experiencing our own discomforts we’re also keenly aware...

There is a common misunderstanding that frequently shows up in parenting spaces: mistaking compassion for permissiveness. The conflating...

A constant companion to almost every parent is the fear that they are “messing up”. Parenting is hard work and we carry a lot of pressure...