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He's Not Lazy, He Has Anxiety And We Should Talk About It
He’s Not Lazy, He Has Anxiety And We Should Talk About It

He’s Not Lazy, He Has Anxiety And We Should Talk About It

It was a simple email. “He won’t be coming back and finishing the camp.” The response email from the camp was, “Why?” But I just couldn’t bring myself to write the word I loathe. Anxiety. I feel like everyone these days has anxiety. What does anxiety even mean?! Don’t we all have anxiety? I do,

Parenting

August 8, 2017

How To Travel With A Kid Who’d Rather Stay Home

How To Travel With A Kid Who’d Rather Stay Home

My girlfriend messaged me and said, “Michelle, why don’t you use video clips on your Instagram story of your other kids, instead of the one who wants to go home?” I laughed and replied,“Well, that’s my real life!” I have three kids. Two of whom LOVE to travel like their Momma and one who isn’t keen

Parenting

March 5, 2017

Crouching Mother, Hidden Fan.  The Benefit of NOT Being There for our Kids

Crouching Mother, Hidden Fan. The Benefit of NOT Being There for our Kids

My boy, my second born.  Burdened with anxiety, burdened with fear of the unknown.  “Ya, ya” says every parent, “My kid’s anxious too, just throw him out there he’ll be fine.” Yes I’m sure your kid is anxious. Most kids are.  Most adults are for petes sake.   Our world breeds anxiety. But Giorgio, well

ParentingThoughts

October 20, 2014