Born Evil
Guys, I was born evil. At least that’s what my mother has said. I think back on my childhood and have little to no memory of most of it. What I do have are stories… Read More »Born Evil
Mamasaur’s Gentle Parenting Library
Best Gentle Parenting Books of 2023 From dealing with C-PTSD to parenting with empathy, the following list of best gentle parenting books has what you need! I was recently asked about my growth into the… Read More »Mamasaur’s Gentle Parenting Library
My Toddlers’ Favorite Indoor Outings
Weekly, I’m tasked with the challenge of filling out Orson and Nova’s visual schedule. I try to plan at least one special “adventure” with my toddlers every week; otherwise, we all get stir-crazy pretty easily.… Read More »My Toddlers’ Favorite Indoor Outings
Why a Visual Schedule is Your Toddlers’ Best Friend
Look no further than this article about the why’s and how’s of setting up a visual schedule for your toddlers! Orson is a creature of habit and absolutely thrives with a regimented schedule. He loves… Read More »Why a Visual Schedule is Your Toddlers’ Best Friend
31 Years and the “Worst Birthday Ever”
Let me regale you with the tale of my Worst Birthday Ever… This has been a rough week. Nova is in a developmental leap and isn’t sleeping, while Orson has regressed back into banshee shrieking.… Read More »31 Years and the “Worst Birthday Ever”
Happy Papa’s Day to a Real Man
A real daddy’s girl. That’s absolutely what I was. Even though my mother always used the threat of him as “the bad guy” against my sister and me, he still always felt like the lesser… Read More »Happy Papa’s Day to a Real Man
Best New Braunfels Park (and Why)
New Braunfels really has some wonderful, outdoor recreational activities and locations. Parks are obviously a mainstay for any family with young children, and NBTX has some great options. Our family’s favorite parks in New Braunfels… Read More »Best New Braunfels Park (and Why)
Do As I Say, Not As I Do
There’s Gentle Parenting and then there’s Gentle Parenting with Complex PTSD. Let’s unpack… During my four years as a parent, I’ve had to unlearn a lot of what I thought a parent was and teach… Read More »Do As I Say, Not As I Do
The Coen Chronicles: Lost and Found
Picking Up Some Lessons at the Lost and Found… I’m going to preface this Lost and Found posting, right here and now. This might as well be a love letter to my son. I go… Read More »The Coen Chronicles: Lost and Found
How to Raise a Sweet, Sensitive Boy
I’m trying to raise a sweet, sensitive boy, and I just really don’t want to screw this up. It’d be helpful to know how best to raise a sweet, sensitive boy. Here’s what I’m learning…… Read More »How to Raise a Sweet, Sensitive Boy