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I’m going Hands Free. I want to make memories, not to-do-lists. I want to feel the squeeze of my daughter's arms, not the pressure of over-commitment. I want to get lost in conversation with my spouse, not consumed by a sea of unimportant emails. I want to be overwhelmed by sunsets that give me hope, not by extracurricular commitments that steal my joy. I want the noise of my life to be a mixture of laughter and gratitude, not the intrusive buzz of cell phones and text messages. I am letting go of distraction, disconnection, and perfection to live a life that simply, so very simply, consists of what really matters. I’m going Hands Free. And if this sounds like a life you want to start living, come along. A Hands Free revolution starts here! I hope you will join me!Join The Hands Free Revolution on Facebook
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Category Archives: What I Would Have Missed
When Life Isn’t Pretty
*name has been changed Just before the new year, a popular monthly publication requested permission to publish “Loving a Child Through the Challenges of Life” in their spring edition. As if this opportunity weren’t surreal enough, it would include a … Continue reading
At the End of the Day What Really Matters
This week is my birthday week, but honestly I feel like my gift came early. In fact, since receiving this gift 43 days ago, I’ve used it every single night. I share this gift with anyone striving to keep track … Continue reading
Posted in What I Would Have Missed
Tagged bedtime rituals, being an imperfect parent, connecting with our children, establishing a bond with your child, letting go of past regret, listening to your child's heartbeat, meaningful family rituals, parent child bonding, special time with your child
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A Year of Ordinary Achievement
Each time I am at the start line of a running race I feel a little tightening in my chest – a little nervousness that lets me know my competitive edge, although softened a bit, has not completely disappeared. This … Continue reading
Posted in Right Here Right Now, What I Would Have Missed
Tagged finding genuine meaning in life, finding joy in being alive, letting go of perfection, living intentionally, positive modeling for our children, raising happy children, rejecting societal standards, teaching children it's okay to make mistakes
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The Secret to Keeping Track of Life
* This post is dedicated to the 26 courageous and beautiful heros of Sandy Hook Elementary whose lives were tragically cut short on Friday, December 14th. May we honor their lives by striving to make the moments count in the … Continue reading
How to Build Up a Child
Some of the best parenting lessons I’ve learned came to me before I was a parent. I didn’t know I was receiving them at the time – but now, when I am in action with my children, these invaluable lessons … Continue reading
The Imperfect Approach to Living Life
My six-year-old joined our local YMCA swim team last June. It feels strange to even type that sentence knowing her “history” with water. This is the child who let out agonizing cries while her hair was being washed until age … Continue reading
How to Expand a Heart
In previous posts, I’ve mentioned that my family got a kitten. Although saying we “got” a kitten doesn’t really do justice to the providential manner in which Banjo came into our lives. I have been drafting this post in my … Continue reading
Less Worry, More Life
The other night, my 6-year-old daughter asked to see a picture of herself in her crib. We opened iPhoto and started our search in 2006, the year of her birth. However, with the click of one video, the desire to … Continue reading
Reaching Your Child In a World of Distraction
At my very first “Hands Free” speaking engagement, a woman in attendance said her children were getting to the age where they just wanted to do their own thing. She felt that the older her children grew, the more difficult … Continue reading
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What a “Hands Free” Fall Looks Like
It all started with an innocent glass jar filled with heavy cream. I watched as my 9-year-old daughter shook and shook with excitement until … ta-da! Real butter! She even made a batch of toast so the whole family could … Continue reading