Category Archives: Parenting

Yoga Wisdom

Posted on October 19, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

I am convinced my child is out to kill me. As a toddler, she used to ask if she could have my jewelry and shoes when I died. Since then, I’ve learned to sleep with one eye open. She’s become … Continue reading →

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Math is Hard. Parenting is Harder.

Posted on September 2, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

I’m embarrassed to admit I’ve been bested by my son’s math homework. He’s 11. I literally had to Google his homework before I could help him. He is in Pre-Algebra, folks. In my defense, I am a writer and a therapist … Continue reading →

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World Peace Starts With a Clean House

Posted on July 23, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

I’ve discovered that the secret to making this world a better place is to teach our kids to clean the house. Seriously. I don’t know about your kids, but mine are the laziest bums on earth. I try really hard … Continue reading →

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What To Expect When Hitting Puberty

Posted on June 30, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

News Flash! The Boy has officially embarked on his journey into the world as an individual human being. Before this, he certainly had his own mind and personality and wants and quirks and individuality. But he was, at the core, … Continue reading →

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Like It. Or Not.

Posted on June 8, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

I am full of gratitude for having attended easily the best wedding ever over the weekend. Knowing the bride, I knew it would be fun. But this was truly a magical evening, aside from the love and joy of the … Continue reading →

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The Blame Game

Posted on May 29, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

My children, bless their hearts, drive me insane sometimes. And by “sometimes,” I mean daily. They either love each other or hate each other. And by “hate each other,” I mean attempted homicide. They play lovingly and giggle sweetly with … Continue reading →

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The Truth of Divorce

Posted on May 9, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

“Why did you and Daddy get divorced?” the Boy asked me about a month ago. Good question, I said. I told him I don’t know how to answer that right now in a way he can understand. But that I’d … Continue reading →

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Language of Love

Posted on April 26, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

Parenting is often on the fly, I’ve come to learn. By that, I mean I make a lot of shit up when posed with hard or unexpected questions. For example, La Chica, age 8, asked recently, “Why do they make … Continue reading →

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My Father’s Daughter

Posted on March 26, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

“You’re just like your father,” my mother would always say to me as I was growing up. And it was never meant as a compliment. There was always a tone of disdain and disgust in her voice. There was never … Continue reading →

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Family Secrets

Posted on January 26, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

A friend asked me what my parents’ reaction was after I told them I was published in the Huffington Post. I crinkled my eyebrows and said of course I hadn’t told them. I haven’t told them for a lot of … Continue reading →

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