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...

This blog is about owning that sometimes it just doesn’t happen. We may bring the best of intentions to parenting and yet, sometimes we...

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. 

As humans, we are skilled at doing what feels familiar, comfortable, and has served us in the past. This can be incredibly useful until...

Many times, after a tough encounter, parents don’t return to “close the loop.” Families may continue on as if nothing happened, never to...

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

Invisible labor of parents is everything that is often not named, but is very much felt. In addition to honoring the everyday work of...