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  • It’s Not About the Hair Dye

    Stacey Conner May 5, 2021 essays

    By Stacey Conner. The minute we mark our choices as right by marking other choices as wrong, we lose the power of choice.

    hair dye, choices, judgement, motherhood, parenting, anymommy, sunscreen, guilt

    Holiday Traditions

    Stacey Conner February 17, 2021 essays

    By Stacey Conner. As we waded our way through the decorating and holiday prep list last weekend, I realized my family has some not so delightful holiday traditions of its own.

    holiday, traditions, festivus, ornaments, decorating, arguments, parenting, motherhood, marriage, christmas tree

    The Impermanence of Winter

    Stacey Conner January 21, 2021 essays

    By Stacey Conner. It’s icy and gray here in the northern hinterlands and I have to force myself to close my eyes and visualize spring.

    winter, depression, sad, loss, spring, baby, motherhood, impermanence, parenting, anymommy, mamalode

    Baby Talk

    Stacey Conner December 26, 2020 Adoption

    By Stacey Conner. Sometimes, I wonder if I worry too much about what my children can understand and what they cannot.

    adoption, motherhood, responsibilites, expectations, parenting, kindergarten, foster care, worry

    Playful Parenting

    Stacey Conner December 1, 2020 essays

    By Stacey Conner. A game before bedtime became a tradition in our house a year ago after our youngest son learned to get himself ready for bed.

    games, family, love, consequences, motherhood, parenting, anymommy, playful, traditions

    This is Not Your Mother’s Childhood

    Stacey Conner November 5, 2020 Elementary School

    by Stacey Conner. My third child started Kindergarten this year and I watched in amazement. No kid was ever so comfortable with a school, so certain. He’d been picking up his older brother and sister for two years. He’d been to every party, walked every hall.

    school, bullies, reading, motherhood, parenting, mamalode, empathy, loneliness, confidence, siblings, military, moving

    Moments

    Stacey Conner October 25, 2020 essays

    By Stacey Conner. Is it possible to end up with nothing you ever dreamed of 21 years ago and be this happy? Their 10th anniversary is this week. She knows she won’t get flowers. He rarely buys flowers or cards; it’s not his way.

    love, marriage, relationships, growth, parenthood, adoption, motherhood, maturity, pregnancy

    Beyond Harry Potter

    Stacey Conner October 15, 2020 essays

    By Stacey Conner. Why is it so hard to find good books for young boys who are avid readers?

    books, boys, reading, library, motherhood, parenting, stacey conner

    High Tide

    Stacey Conner September 23, 2020 Toddlers & Pre-School

    Kids or not the beach is still a special place for Stacey Conner.

    tides, ocean, beach, sand, adventure, parenting, motherhood, identity

    What Does ‘Kill Me Now’ Start With?

    Stacey Conner September 12, 2020 essays

    When teaching your children their letters is enough to make you crazy.

    alphabet, letters, learning, motherhood, marriage, parenting, patience, frustration
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