by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting
Do you read parenting books? I do…. a lot. But I’ve never read one like this before. Our friends just published–Here Be Dragons. It’s a “non-parenting parenting book” (my description). Here’s what I mean… They’ve written a book about family life. It’s...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | empathy, parenting
We’ve all heard the flight attendants say to put on your own oxygen mask before helping those around you. But what does that mean in a family? What do you do as a parent (or teacher) when you are feel overwhelmed by the demands of caring for children, family,...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | communication, parenting
Growing up, my parents were pretty progressive. (This is Cecilia.) My mom worked in the medical profession, so she always made sure that we knew the proper anatomical names for our body parts. Rather than use slang terms, my mom would describe body functions with...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | holidays, parenting
I don’t know about you… but during the summer, I harbor a fantasy. I dream that summer is going to be filled with long quiet days on the beach with my kids happily frolicking in the waves, fun bike rides, roller skating, and sitting peacefully under a tree reading a...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | empathy, parenting, sleep
Do you ever find yourself caught up in your emotions? If you’re like me, you feel pretty good during the day but when it’s time for bed–or it’s the middle of the night–your mind becomes a whirlwind of negative thoughts. Something that seemed perfectly acceptable in...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | conflict, parenting, sleep
Hello there! We’re going to keep this one short and sweet. We had a rough evening. Everyone was tired, grumpy, hungry, and irritable (except Cecilia, because she is always “peaches and cream”). Dishes clashed, voices got louder, and maybe a door slammed. Then, after...read more
