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The Forgotten photo
I meant to take a photograph of the miracle moment I had with my son today. Truly I did. In the end, I went with a stock photo. It doesn't really capture the loveliness of the experience. It doesn't show you the relief and joy I feel as the mom of a picky eater turned...
The Forgotten photo
I meant to take a photograph of the miracle moment I had with my son today. Truly I did. In the end, I went with a stock photo. It doesn't really capture the loveliness of the experience. It doesn't show you the relief and joy I feel as the mom of a picky eater turned...
Inside. Outside. Which side?
Do you prefer being inside or outside with your kids? Are you drawn to a comfortable couch and a cool air conditioned room? Are you pulled outside by the possibilities of roaming the wilds? What about your kids? Are their preferences the same as yours? Some kids are...
What’s a mom to do in a pandemic?
The way I see it, being a mom in a pandemic, you deserve a standing ovation. You're doing enough of the things to keep the kids on somewhat on track with their schoolwork at home. You're trying to keep up with work responsibilities from home. You've been cut off from...
Stressed out by too many great opportunities?
Kids are bombarded with amazing opportunities from dance lessons, and soccer, to robotics, and drama club. One 8-year-old girl in my office counted ten after school activities she thought she just had to participate in to be happy. Mom was overwhelmed with the girl’s...
The Piggyback Ride Adventure
Hank sat in the waiting room with his mother not wanting to come into the playroom. I waited in the waiting room with him, accepting his right to make this decision for himself. Soon, Hank was ready to go to the playroom with me. As I accepted his decision not to...
Welcome from Deborah Woods
Are you losing sleep over challenges with your kids? Are you looking for an out of the box solution that doesn’t leave you feeling inadequate and guilty? Welcome. I’m Deborah Woods. I’m a National Certified Counselor, mom, and kid whisperer. I empower...