Chaos-free kid weekend? Who are we kidding? First, we actually thrive on a bit of chaos. It keeps life interesting. And sometimes, chaotic weekends are unavoidable. The “must do” events …
Chaos Tolerance – Defined by My Current Level of “Code Orange”
What do you do when you’re already at “tilt” and you’re handed a few more servings of “yikes”? What is Chaos Tolerance? Know it or not… we all have a …
Yes, I Said, “NO!” Over-Yessing and Overwhelmed
Yes, I said, “NO!” About 13 years ago, I read in a UCLA study that the average 1 year old hears “NO!” about 400 times a day. After a while, …
Maddening, Beautiful Lessons
This was a note to one of my mentors. It spurred quite a flurry of beautiful reflection and writing, so I thought I’d share. I’ve added a few photos with …
Pause
In June, I was lamenting that the chaos in my kids’ room had breached my level of tolerance. After a short pause, I uncovered that it wasn’t their fault that …