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The Art of Receiving
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…
Oct 20, 2022
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Veronica Beck
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Big Rocks, Little Rocks, and Sand
A conversation with my daughter about time management and priorities via big rocks, little rocks, and sand.
Jul 27, 2021
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Veronica Beck
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flying
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…
May 16, 2021
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Veronica Beck
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A Moment of Normalcy
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 ....
Feb 26, 2021
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Veronica Beck
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Being Kind to Sweetpea
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…
Sep 4, 2020
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Veronica Beck
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where kids breathed
I was browsing through journal entries when I was stopped short by a simple description of walking Etta to school. Wow, that's right, we used to go to…
May 11, 2020
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Veronica Beck
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Be the Pond: Adventures in Mindfulness Practice With My Kids During Corona Virus Time
“Etta, I don’t think you’re supposed to lie down during meditation,” Otto remarked, with a sideways glance at me. He was clearly hoping I’d make her…
Apr 12, 2020
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Veronica Beck
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No Rush
There is no rush.
Mar 27, 2020
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Veronica Beck
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A Thousand Little Conversations
“Mommy was in jail,” Etta casually announced, as she swung her feet on the exam table in the doctor’s office during her annual checkup. At eight years…
Feb 17, 2020
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Veronica Beck
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Unintended Consequences
Otto and Etta love each other. Really, they do. But sometimes that’s hard to remember when they’re having one of their epic fights ...
Jan 19, 2020
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Veronica Beck
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Lockdown
I experienced my first lockdown at the kids’ school this afternoon. The end of the day bell had just rung. Kids were spilling out of the classroom…
Dec 14, 2019
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Veronica Beck
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Talking About Barbara
“I’m sad today,” I said to my kids. I didn’t want it to be a big deal. I wanted it to be like one of Kate’s thousand little conversations, casually…
Nov 23, 2019
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Veronica Beck
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