A Day at the Hermann Denkmal in Detmold

Last weekend we decided to make a little trip to Detmold. My husband’s relatives live nearby, and another relative with her family was visiting them for a sleepover. It had been a while since we spent a whole day together. We knew it would be a good chance not only to catch up but also… Continue reading A Day at the Hermann Denkmal in Detmold

The Lasting Wounds of Laughing at Your Kids in Front of Others

There’s a kind of laughter that doesn’t feel good. The kind that doesn’t come from a joke shared together, but from being the punchline. When a child becomes the target of a parent’s teasing, especially in front of family or friends, it can leave a mark far deeper than most adults realize. What seems like… Continue reading The Lasting Wounds of Laughing at Your Kids in Front of Others