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a blog for modern families & moms seeking camaraderie in these fleeting, hectic years
Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
Robert Frost
On Gratitude & Joy
Thanksgiving reflections on gratitude as a way of thinking, rather than a list.
Anna Dunworth
Nov 26, 20253 min read
For Early Spring
Here's to March - and new seasons.
Anna Dunworth
Mar 14, 20252 min read
One for the Holidays
Wishing you and yours a warm and happy holiday.
Anna Dunworth
Dec 24, 20242 min read
Untie Your Shoes...Then Tie Them Again
An anecdote about my grandfather and some timeless advice.
Anna Dunworth
Dec 9, 20243 min read
Why Our Kids Share a Room
My two kids share a room in a four-bedroom house. Here's why.
Anna Dunworth
May 7, 20246 min read
Scenes From A Playroom
Life's little moments on the good days.
Anna Dunworth
Mar 23, 20243 min read
Stop Calling Yourself a Gentle Parent. Stop Calling Yourself Anything.
How does our tendency to adopt labels impact ourselves and our kids?
Anna Dunworth
Oct 21, 20237 min read
Better Off Alone? Deliberate Single Parenting in the Modern Age
Do you need a husband or life partner to raise a child successfully?
Anna Dunworth
Aug 26, 20234 min read
Anxious About Outings with Young Kids? Do These 5 Things to Get Moving
Add a Daily Outing to Your Routine
Anna Dunworth
Jul 27, 20236 min read
How to Survive a 12-Hour Long Car Ride With 2 Kids Under 3
Easy tips to keep you sane on a long drive with small kids.
Anna Dunworth
Jun 8, 20235 min read
Clean Enough to be Healthy, Messy Enough to be Happy
Re-evaluating what it means to have a perfect home for the sake of our happiness and well-being
Anna Dunworth
May 2, 20234 min read
How to Take Responsibility for Your Mental Health and Be Happier
YOU are the only one who can improve your mental state and make yourself happier.
Anna Dunworth
Apr 27, 20236 min read
My Son Peed in the Grocery Store Today
Potty training, anyone?
Anna Dunworth
Apr 20, 20234 min read
5 Tips for Effective Meal Planning for Your Family
Tired of scrambling for dinner? Skipping meals and living off your kid’s leftovers? Wasting money on take-out? This one's for you.
Anna Dunworth
Apr 18, 20236 min read
10 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Had My First Kid
A rundown of ten things I wish I knew as a new parent for all the new and expecting parents out there
Anna Dunworth
Apr 14, 202310 min read
A Tribute to Grandparents
And a farewell to Grams
Anna Dunworth
Apr 5, 20233 min read
For a Snow Day
For a snow day and all the beauty it brings
Anna Dunworth
Feb 28, 20232 min read
Once upon a dream...
...and into a life-altering reality
Anna Dunworth
Feb 24, 20232 min read
Long Days, Short Years
Keeping perspective on the hard days
Anna Dunworth
Feb 23, 20233 min read
“Do As I Say, Not As I Do” – Why It Doesn’t Work and How To Teach Your Kids Through Modeling
“Do as I say, not as I do.” Does it work? Nope. Read on to learn how to model positive behavior instead.
Anna Dunworth
Feb 9, 20237 min read
Routines: The Risks of Skipping Them In Your Home & The Secret To Making Them Work
Improve your children's behavior and help them grow by establishing routines in your household.
Anna Dunworth
Jan 30, 20236 min read
“New Year, New Life” Literally.
Reflections on the new beginnings and subtle endings of a new year.
Anna Dunworth
Jan 17, 20234 min read
"Just a Mom?" Identity Transformation in New Stages of Life
Everyone faces transitional periods that turn them into new people. Identity shifts are difficult and complex, but can also be the best way
Anna Dunworth
Dec 23, 20226 min read
10 Things to Do While You’re Waiting for Labor to Start
Full term and waiting for labor? Feeling impatient or uncomfortable? Here's 10 things to do while you wait for baby to come.
Anna Dunworth
Dec 22, 20222 min read
One for Change
Thoughts on change as inspiration, new chapters, and new life.
Anna Dunworth
Dec 19, 20224 min read
A (Late) Thanksgiving Reflection
A Thanksgiving reflection to celebrate the good things in life
Anna Dunworth
Nov 27, 20222 min read
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started." A self-reflection.
It's time to move forward. A self-reflection on one of my most important lessons learned, courtesy of Mark Twain.
Anna Dunworth
Oct 26, 20223 min read
Do you need to travel to be a good writer?
Do you need to travel to be a good writer? Do you need to see a variety of amazing places for yourself to build a world for your characters?
Anna Dunworth
Oct 10, 20222 min read
Notes on Grief
Late night thoughts on grief, for anyone who needs them.
Anna Dunworth
Jun 13, 20222 min read
Prompt: What inspires your creativity?
In response to a prompt: What inspires your creativity?
Anna Dunworth
Jun 6, 20222 min read
Clear Your Yard, Clear Your Mind: Reflections on Change
Happy Spring! Reflections on change, prompted by a week of yard work.
Anna Dunworth
Mar 30, 20223 min read
The Places That Bring You Peace: What Can They Teach You?
Do you ever walk into a room and instantly feel at peace? These are perfect moments for self-reflection.
Anna Dunworth
Mar 20, 20222 min read
Thoughts on Motherhood in Honor of International Women’s Day – Women are strong!
Happy International Women's Day! Enjoy this reflection on motherhood and reminder that women are strong.
Anna Dunworth
Mar 11, 20223 min read
What's in a Driveway?
How do you think about your driveway? Consider a new perspective.
Anna Dunworth
Mar 4, 20222 min read
Long Nights, Sweet Moments: Late Night Musings of a New Mom
Staying optimistic during the sleepless nights of new parenthood.
Anna Dunworth
Feb 28, 20223 min read
Why am I writing? How did I get here?
My personal journey to becoming a writer.
Anna Dunworth
Feb 25, 20227 min read
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