Nurshable

Empathy Toolkit

  • Why Are You So Clingy When You’re Sick?

    Why are you so clingy when you are ill? Why wouldn’t you be? It’s a wise thing for a little person. Your instincts are to cling close to the person that will take care of you. Your instincts are to… Continue reading

  • He Had a Bad Day.

    He had a bad day. I could see it on his face as he walked off the bus. “How was your day?” I asked. “I don’t want to talk about that.” So I let it go. Then when he was… Continue reading

  • Let the Lesser Words Go

    All the words there are, simply start a war “manipulative”, “careless”, “ungrateful brat” “conniving little cur”, “an artful boor” no rod for your back, don’t be a doormat. The things we notice are the things that float us or the… Continue reading

  • Breathe In, Breathe Out (The Zen in Tantrums)

    Small flailing body in my arms. Screechy loud upset voice over wishes and desires that conflict with each other in ways she can’t understand. Frustration. This loud little thunderstorm isn’t a big and powerful thing. It is just bigger than… Continue reading

  • Why’s My One Year Old Throwing a Fit?

    Is it because I’m a bad parent? No. Is it because my child is trying to manipulate me? No. Is it because they’re being naughty? No. So what is it? Brain development. Plain and simple. A human is not born… Continue reading

  • Creating a Clingy Child through Parenting

    Mammals naturally attach to their caregivers and naturally detach from their caregivers as they mature. A young child when scared by something will run towards a caregiver even if running towards the caregiver brings them towards the frightening thing. As… Continue reading

  • Illogical Logic and Your Three Year Old Scientist

    When my oldest was three I was cutting up some food for him. “That piece is too big!” So I cut a smaller piece. “That piece is too small!” so I cut a piece in the middle. He pondered. He… Continue reading

  • Empathy Week: No Rush of Love that First Time Holding Her

    One of the things that pulled me out of the mommy wars was all of the stories. This week I’m sharing the stories of other moms that have touched me through their experiences. If you have an experience you would… Continue reading

  • Empathy Week: Best Laid Plans

    One of the things that pulled me out of the mommy wars was all of the stories. This week I’m sharing the stories of other moms that have touched me through their experiences. If you have an experience you would… Continue reading

  • Empathy Week: Breastfeeding Shame

    One of the things that pulled me out of the mommy wars was all of the stories. This week I’m sharing the stories of other moms that have touched me through their experiences. If you have an experience you would… Continue reading