by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting
I’m writing this at 5 in the morning, the house is quiet. I’m sitting on the couch with the cat on my lap… balancing the laptop awkwardly on a pillow next to me. Can I get real with you? I’ve been feeling sad lately. I sometimes tell myself that I don’t...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting
In many ways, your kids and mine are growing up in a different world than we did. One of the areas that has changed the most dramatically, is how we understand gender and sexuality. In real life, and in social media, books, and movies, kids see others “come out” and...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | COVID-19, parenting
Are you tired? Tired of covid? Of politics? Of schooling during a pandemic? Of waking up in the middle of the night because of your kids? Are you tired of not having enough time in your day? Of trying to be perfect? Of acting happy when you’re not? Are you tired of...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting
Recently, one of the most common parenting questions we’ve been asked is, “How do I manage my own anxiety internally while juggling my kid’s worry too?” We get it. There is a lot that you could be worried about right now… inside and outside your family. A little while...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting
We talked with Rosalind Wiseman, author of Queen Bees and Wannabes, about how to respect your child’s privacy online, while also keeping them safe. We asked her… Should parents check their child’s phone? Is it appropriate for parents to post things online about their...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | empathy, parenting
We’re going to tell you a quick story about our days as classroom teachers to illustrate something about human nature and parenting. It’ll all make sense in a second. We promise. Each fall, when Jason and I were preschool teachers we got new students in our classroom....read more
