By: Amber Leventry That’s not normal. Can you just act normal? It’s totally normal. Fitting in can be no easy task, especially if we and our children are always trying to live up to normal standards. But what does it mean to be normal anyway? Author Tara Lazar explores this question in her newest children’s […]
10 Summer Vacation Memories Captured On A Preschooler’s Instagram Feed
The Hard Days of Parenting: Today Was One of Those Days
By: Amber Leventry Parenting is the ultimate dichotomy of emotions. Some days, some moments, swing wildly from joy to sorrow, pride to frustration, and easy to hard. All days are long, but some are more satisfying than others, more enjoyable and full of what you always hoped parenting would be. Those are the days you […]
Raising A Transgender Child: Anticipating The Storm Clouds
Orlando: The Strength To Love In The Face Of Hate
By: Amber Leventry My three year old daughter was looking at a book, reading a story based on the pictures she saw. “Want to play with me?” Ryan interpreted one character’s actions as a request for friendship. Ryan turned the page and answered the question based on the scene in front of her. “No, I’m […]
Parenting Beyond Diapers and Baby Gates: The Sweet Season of Being Three
By: Amber Leventry My twins and I sat on the porch the other day and chatted. There were about five different topics running at once and I was volleying between each as I sat in the middle of two very curious and talkative toddlers spewing random thoughts and questions. Before I could reply to one […]
The Surprising Beauty Of Loving Without Conditions
10 Things I Have Taught My Daughter According To Her Instagram Account
By: Amber Leventry My daughter, Eva, and her classmates worked hard last week to prepare for this year’s Mother’s Day breakfast. Since Eva has two mamas, I imagine she worked twice as hard; it totally paid off. My partner became teary when she found two homemade placemats sitting side by side, with two small bouquets […]
Stella Brings the Family: A Children’s Book About Having Two Dads On Mother’s Day
By: Amber Leventry Mother’s Day is quickly approaching. Commercials, internet pop-up ads, and blog posts are reminding you to remember the woman who gave birth to you. But for many reasons, not everyone celebrates a mom on Mother’s Day. Some reasons may be painful, while others may stem from indifference or peace. For children being […]
Raising My Son To Be A Badass Chick
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