Girls and Bullying
My daughter had her first introduction to bullying at age 4. Over a month-long period, Maddison would come home from school reporting...
October is here, and Fall is in the air! Yes, of course there are apples and pumpkins galore, but Indy has that and much,...
I have had two pregnancies, deliveries, recoveries, and children. The two experiences could not be more different from one another. There’s lots of room...
Like most Type A people, I pride myself on my high standards. When I found out I was pregnant, I assured friends and family...
"I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of...
We are facing a new frontier in this era of parenting. As women in the post #Metoo movement, we are trying to raise our...
One of my go-to movies is, The Magic of Ordinary Days, based off the book by Ann Howard Creel and made into a Hallmark...
We are 1 in 4.
One in four pregnancies ends in the loss of a baby.
More than 80% of miscarriages occur within the first three months...
Relationships are the most fulfilling and essential part of a happy life. Yet, building healthy relationships with family, friends and romantic partners is not...
My family is currently weathering a season of big change. This winter will bring a new baby brother or sister for our 3.5-year-old daughter,...
So, I have a funny story. I almost forgot my birthday this past month! One of my friends messaged me one day to see...
It’s time for real talk. I have had major writer’s block. I have been struggling to get any coherent thoughts on paper. Why? My...
Sunday mornings at the Beaven House are chaotic! Not a typical chaos, but one that literally makes you want to get back into bed...
A few months ago, I was reading a Facebook post in the Carmel moms group. The mom wrote the post asking for advice because...


















