Dressing for the (cold) occasion
It’s cold here in Minnesota, but when duty — the dog — calls, dressing right makes it possible to stay relatively cozy. Here’s my how-to … Continue reading Dressing for the (cold) occasion
Tag: parenting
Treats that trick
Here’s a Halloween public service announcement: Treats do not agree with every child. And it might not be just about the sugar. Continue reading Treats that trick
Father’s Day
Doodling a gift bag for my Dad today, and celebrating him and the other dads in my life … Jon, Jon’s dad, Grandpa, Grandad, Otousan and other special dad-figures. Thank you for being there, and Happy Father’s Day! (And thanks, D, for the inspiration!) Continue reading Father’s Day
Happy Girls’ Day
March 3 — Girls’ Day — dismayed me, as a newly divorced woman in Japan. But it probably also helped me find my unexpected path toward parenthood. Continue reading Happy Girls’ Day
The simple math of a whole heart
Have you ever felt fragmented? I’ve often used that word to describe myself … until now. It seems sheltering-in-place offers a path to a more whole-hearted way of living. Continue reading The simple math of a whole heart
Cabin fever or a food sensitivity?
If you suspect food sensitivities affect your child (or self … or other family member … ), our current sequestered state offers opportunities for exploration. Continue reading Cabin fever or a food sensitivity?
Navigating a new reality: corona closures
I had just written about trying to slow life down when the email arrived saying school is cancelled for six weeks. It might as well have said, “Welcome to your new life.” Continue reading Navigating a new reality: corona closures
Recognizing a rescue
A new favorite song helped me see Christmas — and what comes next — in a new way. Continue reading Recognizing a rescue
The irony of additives
In this ninth installment, I offer a quick recap of the lessons learned in our family’s quest to bring peace to our home and share a surprising place where food additives lurk. Prepare for irony. Continue reading The irony of additives
Opening the window
In this eighth installment in our family’s quest to bring peace to our home, I share a hypothesis — that food additives help cause our son’s window of stress tolerance to close. Continue reading Opening the window
Sarah Coomber 