Percentage of women between the ages 40 and 44 who’ve had a biological child (2010): 83 In 1990, the percentage of women between the ages 40 and 44 who’d had a biological child: 90 Percentage of men between who’ve had a biological child by age 40 (2010): 76 Percent drop in the birth rate between…
I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it. ~Pablo Picasso When I decided to work at home while taking care of my kids, a few well-meaning older women warned me that I’d regret it. They’d stayed home for a few years and felt bored…
“To trust children we must first learn to trust ourselves…and most of us were taught as children that we could not be trusted.” – John Holt “Can I go to preschool all day and only come home at night?” Ezra asked me a few days ago. I nearly choked on my tea. Ezra had no…
Silence is the universal refuge, the sequel to all dull discourses and all foolish acts, a balm to our every chagrin, as welcome after satiety as after disappointment. ~Henry David Thoreau “Want to know how many times I’ve seen new parenthood go smoothly?” my midwife asked before Ezra, my oldest son, was born four years…
Introducing Ira, our newest family member, born on Saturday, August 20. We are all recovering well and enjoying Ira’s first week.
I’m acutely aware that my son’s childhood is passing rapidly. Soon he won’t fit in my arms. He’ll stop running around the house squealing, “I love you, Mama.” Hair will sprout on his toes. So birthdays and milestones can be bittersweet. Except potty training. Saying goodbye to diapers has brought only joy, exultation, and delight…