Ah, the "holiday season." To me, it seems to start with costumes and candy as Halloween approaches, and I know I'm not the only...
Gone are the days when my sweet little boys wanted to dress up as Woody from Toy Story or matching Spiderman costumes. Instead, my...
When I think of my Grandpa, I think of his hands first. It's the first thing I remember, my earliest childhood memory of him....
This spring I read the book Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy. I enjoyed its insights and refreshing my mind on...
In the last 6 months, I have suffered two miscarriages. This second time, we heard the heartbeat. We heard it on a Wednesday, but...
Have you had “the talk” with your children? I listened to an eye-opening podcast last week. It was a Christian parenting podcast. The subject...
I have always loved my birthday. Ever since I was a kid, I always knew that when August 18th rolled around each year, it...
I remember my son’s doctor talking to us at his 6-month appointment about when we planned on getting rid of his pacifier, as her...
I sit on the floor doing puzzles with my 3-year-old, a change of pace to have this a small moment of time together we...
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...
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...

























