Ambition and mothering

I’m an ambitious person.  I was satisfied and successful in my corporate career.  But I knew without a doubt when my son was born that I wanted to stay at home.  And even though that was the right choice, I never fully realized that I mourned the loss of my career.  And even though I work part-time now in a very fulfilling and meaningful way, I feel a loss that I can’t pursue my career full-time.  (Now I know there are many benefits and joys in being a stay at home unschooling mom.  I’m not denying that  - but I’m aware of some emotions that might be holding me back from being fully in my current life.) So [...] Read more »

My Son Doesn’t Read Yet

Getting Outside Help Today we had an another appointment for my 8 year old son. In his limited lifetime he’s been to: Speech Therapy, Sensory Integration Therapy, Cranial Sacral Therapists, chiropractors, energy workers, homeopaths, and intuitive healers. That’s quite a lot for one little boy. We stopped all those modalities except for homeopathy, energy workers, and intuitive healers. I just couldn’t keep up with everything recommended and I didn’t think he needs everything the experts recommend. I’m pretty alternative with our healthcare choices. My son has changed radically using homeopathy, EFT and other energy work. His violent outbursts have subsided, his short sleep cycles and general grumpiness are gone, occasionally popping up to remind me to pay attention [...] Read more »