Happy Fall, Y’all! Little Lessons Media Is Back
After moving our family from Arizona to Delaware and taking time to help Matteo and Antonio adjust, Little Lessons Media is back. We’re celebrating a new season, actual fall weather and the return of Matteo & Antonio’s Halloween: A Little Lesson in Inclusion, just in time for Halloween.
Learning How to Disagree Starts Earlier Than We Think
A moment with a neighborhood child sparked a reflection on why kids need to learn how to disagree with respect. This is the story behind our next Little Lessons book.
When Kids Get Hurt: Why Our Reaction Matters More Than Theirs
With two energetic boys, bumps and bruises are a daily part of life. My husband Michael and I react very differently when our kids get hurt, partly because of how we each grew up. In this post, I share what I’ve learned in three and a half years of parenting boys about staying calm, supporting our kids when they fall, and why our reaction often matters more than their injury.
Finding the Balance at Christmas
A real look at Christmas gifting when your kids already have everything they need. How an older parent finds balance between presents, gratitude, generosity, and creating moments that matter.
Welcome to the Little Lessons Blog
Welcome to the Little Lessons Blog: a behind-the-scenes look at creating the Matteo & Antonio book series, raising two boys, and finding small lessons in everyday life