A Teacup of Grace is Enough

Similar to the British, the French also have an afternoon teatime they call “le Goûter,” which consists of tea and sweets to tide them over to their uncivilized dinner hour of 8pm. The idea inspired me to launch our homeschooling venture with a new tradition–every day that my girls do their schoolwork with minimal haranguing, we’ll have a cup of tea and cookies at 2pm. Our own petit le Goûter. … Continue readingA Teacup of Grace is Enough

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A Letter to Expectant Mothers

Dear Expectant Mother, Sitting in the doctor’s office, I picked up the latest parenting magazine. It was filled with articles about successful breastfeeding, infant sleep tricks, and tips for revitalizing your sex life post-baby. Almost unconsciously, I flipped the pages to find the genuine article, … Continue readingA Letter to Expectant Mothers

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