Tag: parenting
Parenting Big Kids
Now that we are in the "big kid stage" of parenting, I often find myself saying, "I thought it was going to get easier...
We Switched Roles for Two Years—Here’s What I’ve Learned
Two years ago, my husband and I made a big change—he became the default parent. I use that term deliberately. Default as in automatic...
Faith-Based Children’s Books for Easter
Even as my children grow older, sharing books and stories together is one of the best ways we connect with one another. Sharing books...
When Parents Work From Home: The New Era of “Latchkey” Kids
The traditional latchkey kids of the 1980s would come home after school to an empty house because their parents were still at work. Many...
Create a Magical Childhood
Sometime last year, a local mom went viral on TikTok for asking what made your childhood magical as a way to help create a...
Raising Little Feminists
The future is female—but what if the present was too? Raising strong, confident girls is more important than ever as they navigate a world...
Long Live the Family Date
If you asked me to describe my season of life right now, I would probably use the word chaotic. Free time? What free time?...
A Dissertation on the Group Chat
Let’s dissect the ever-popular group chat, shall we?First, the family chat, otherwise known as the OG or the Classic. The family chat is the...
Embracing the Role of Other Adults in My Teen’s Life
Nothing is more precious to me than my kids. I’m sure many of you feel the same way. One uncomfortable truth about my kids...
Random Acts of Kindness: A Daily Act
Random Acts of Kindness: no, I’m not talking about paying for the car behind in the coffee drive-thru. Let’s be honest: what benefit does...
I’m Done With Tchotchkes
Merriam-Webster refers to tchotchkes as "a knickknack or trinket." Wikipedia says they're "small miscellaneous items." In our house, they are the random objects that...
Say Goodbye to Your Average Girl’s Night
If you're anything like me, after the new year rolls around, I always have a more reflective and determined attitude to plan more outings...
My Great Unraveling
In 2020, I experienced what Brene Brown refers to as "the midlife unraveling." It actually started a few years earlier, but I kept pushing...
Do the Scary Thing
Betting on yourself is a scary thing.
It doesn't matter whether you're transitioning in your career, making impactful decisions about your family, or advocating for...