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On Parenting, Daily Struggles and Permission to Fail
2 Jan 2016

On Parenting, Daily Struggles and Permission to Fail

by Joanna Ciolek | posted in: Reflections | 0

  It is impossible to live your life without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all. In which case you fail by default. ~J.K.Rowling Failure is an inevitable part … Continued

Family Life, I have feelings too, mommy thoughts
Letter To My 5th Grader
21 Oct 2015

Letter To My 5th Grader

by Joanna Ciolek | posted in: Reflections | 0

You make me proud to be your mom every day and I love the person you are becoming. You have unique talents and strengths and watching you learn and grow has been an amazing experience. You are smart, competent, courageous, … Continued

Family Life, growth, milestones, mommy thoughts, quote land, self-discovery
Happiness Through Making Art
11 Apr 2014

Happiness Through Making Art

by Joanna Ciolek | posted in: Art & Creativity, Reflections | 0

One of my resolutions this year was to make room for more creativity in my life. You see, I promised myself I would be a bit selfish and put myself first for a change. And I did it by giving … Continued

growth, mommy thoughts, quote land, self-discovery
On Independence, Being Aware & Those Fleeting Moments
20 Dec 2012

On Independence, Being Aware & Those Fleeting Moments

by Joanna Ciolek | posted in: Reflections | 1

My kids have all reached this wonderful age when they’re independent, fun, curious & creative. And did I mention, fun? Yes, family trips have actually become fun & easy now. What a difference from just a couple of years ago … Continued

Family Life, family trips, mommy thoughts, traditions, unplugging
Safer America For Our Children!
17 Dec 2012

Safer America For Our Children!

by Joanna Ciolek | posted in: Reflections | 1

I have three kids in elementary school and I never want to wander if I’m going to see them again after dropping them off in the morning. Like any parent out there, I want my kids to be safe, both … Continued

mommy thoughts
It’s a Vicious Cycle
20 Jun 2012

It’s a Vicious Cycle

by Joanna Ciolek | posted in: Reflections | 6

School’s been out for one month. ONE MONTH! Seriously, if my friend hadn’t pointed it out, I would not have realized. Because it’s been bat shit crazy around here. We’re not halfway through summer yet and I’m exhausted. And behind … Continued

Family Life, I have feelings too, mommy thoughts

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