Tag Archives: parenting
Love ’em
Before you know it, they will be grown and starting their own lives. Grab that hug at every opportunity. Try not to leave the house without an embrace, kiss, or “I love you.” You won’t regret this effort, no matter … Continue reading
Now I Know Why
After Hazel and I got married at the ages of 20 and 21, I questioned our judgment in choosing to marry so young. When we had a baby soon after, I wondered how I could possibly support a family. In … Continue reading
‘Aren’t I So Lucky?’
My family of four lives in San Francisco. In February, we had one of our first outings for pleasure since the pandemic began. At a stationery shop on Union Street, I was looking at greeting cards when Xavier, my 6-year-old, … Continue reading
Mercy
When my children were squabbling and came to me to tattle on one another, I took each child aside separately to hear their account of the problem. Since both were guilty, at the end of our chat I asked them … Continue reading
Visualization
Write down your vision, and act on them… “I would like to work towards better maternal health, like pregnancy. I’ve had three babies born in my family last year. One, the baby went home, but the mother was still at … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 