by Kira Hazledine | Parenting
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine From early on, my daughter Hallie has made it clear what she likes to wear. I distinctly remember having to pull over on the side of the road in desperate attempts to figure out what was wrong with my usually happy child. She rarely...
by Kira Hazledine | Parenting, Toddlers
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I will be the first to admit, the transition from one to two kids has been less than pleasant. My heart became fuller than I ever imagined, but my patience became shorter than I had ever thought possible. My toddler, already a...
by Kira Hazledine | On Motherhood, Parenting
There are two primary things that kids give zero fucks about: Hangovers Parental Illness I haven’t been slamming margaritas lately (unfortunately – damn you, breastfeeding), but I am a regular victim of the common cold. It’s that time of year, and although I do my...
by Kira Hazledine | Let's Talk
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine We were supposed to be playing games and singing songs at the local parent resource center, where I have made friends with other moms and my daughter has benefited from socialization and education. Instead, we were huddled quietly in a...
by Kira Hazledine | Health, On Motherhood
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Let’s start with privilege. People get up in arms about the word, as if they can help what they were born into. Genetics, society, whatever. You’re right, you can’t. Which is exactly why it’s so important to own it. Privilege isn’t...