Before I had kids, I used phrases like “My child will never,” “I will always,” and the dreaded “I believe.” I had clear and consistent expectations to which I would hold myself and my children: the definition of an Authoritarian parent. Ultimately, my plans lasted about as long as my attempt at cloth diapering and [Read more…]
Paved With Good Intentions
During a conversation with some friends I started thinking about how my views on child-rearing have changed since having children of my own. Despite my best efforts, I have become one of those moms who only hangs out with other mothers. On the one hand, it’s comforting to know that they wouldn’t even bat an [Read more…]