Aug
05
2014

How To Successfully Raise Daughters In A Hypocritical World

When Hair And Makeup Become A Parenting Dilemma

I like myself best with makeup on and hair done. And it worries me more than just a little.

Truth be told, I never thought about it before. I never gave it a second thought, because it was just another thing I did and didn't have to think about.

That's who I was.

I was the sort who never wore flats, never left her house without makeup on, and definitely always did her hair. A ponytail? Oh my, not I!

I enjoyed getting dressed up and putting on my face.

I still enjoy it.

But now, it worries me.

See, the thing is that I have daughters.

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Apr
01
2014

I'm Not Sure I Want A Mini-Me

An open letter to my daughter

Dear Daughter,

I’ve decided I’m giving up yelling.

No, not at daddy. One step at a time, baby girl.

But at you and your sister.

Because I noticed something a few days ago. You also yell and scream when you’re upset. I’m not sure when it started, but I do know who you got it from.

Me.

I’m sorry.

On those days when I need more sleep and more caffeine and more hands, I yell. Those days usually end in y.

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