Parenting Archives - Things in my Pocket

The Art of Receiving

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 Veronica Beck 0 Comments breaking generational patterns, healing is possible

As I was reaching for my debit card at Molly Moon’s yesterday, the woman in line behind me and Etta tapped me on the shoulder. “I’d like to pay for your ice cream, if you don’t mind,” she said, smiling.

Parenting

Big Rocks, Little Rocks, and Sand

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 Veronica Beck 6 Comments parenting solution

A conversation with my daughter about time management and priorities via big rocks, little rocks, and sand.

Parenting Poetry and Other Life Stuff

flying

May 16, 2021May 16, 2021 Veronica Beck 3 Comments facing fear

The other morning I was struggling. Facing things felt hard. The small scared child inside of me said “I can’t.” She whispered “It’s impossible.” All I wanted to do was hide.

Parenting

A Moment of Normalcy

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 Veronica Beck 0 Comments parenting solution

This morning Etta asked me to walk her to school. So we met at the foot of the stairs and walked together up to her bedroom ….

Parenting

Being Kind to Sweetpea

September 4, 2020September 5, 2020 Veronica Beck 8 Comments body image, breaking generational patterns, healing is possible, reparenting, self-compassion

I wrenched my back last week, and nine-year old Etta has been very concerned, seeing me wince in pain as I hobble around the house. Last night as I was stiffly and carefully tucking her into bed, she said, “Your spine is being bad! It’s hurting you!”

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