Archive - Fourfeetnine

All The Things I Did to Help My Kids Build Grit

...and some others I didn't but you can.

Jun 21 •

What My Kids Taught Me About Grit (and the Dilemma: Do We Keep Going?)

One child just brought home two trophies. The other keeps going back to dodgeball practice, knowing he won’t be picked for the team. Both left me…

Jun 4 •

April 2025

Confessions of a mom influencer

Have you heard about the case of Ruby Franke?

Apr 30 •

February 2025

Letter to 30 year old me

Reflecting on my last decade the day I turn 40.

Feb 10 •

January 2025

the rainbow after the storm

*cryptic* sorry this was written for myself. if it resonates with you wherever you are in your life, i welcome it.

Jan 30 •

December 2024

Updates from our family's screen time journey

It's been a ride.

Dec 26, 2024 •

November 2024

I cross and uncross my legs.

Nov 8, 2024 •

October 2024

Choosing to forgive

I recently heard on a podcast that - well I don’t remember the exact wording, but something along the lines of - “Mistakes are the key to success” or…

Oct 15, 2024 •

September 2024

ADHD reflections

Six months into my ADHD and anxiety diagnosis, here’s what’s up.

Sep 3, 2024 •

May 2024

At fourteen, I remember thinking that when I grew up I wouldn’t be able to keep my signature hairstyle of bangs across my forehead anymore.

May 29, 2024 •

April 2024

The age after tantrums

If you're a parent of a preschooler and you're wondering what's next in the game of parenting, read this.

Apr 15, 2024 •

March 2024

the truth about my burnout.

Mar 7, 2024 •

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