parenting

I think we can all agree we want our kids to be happy. When they’re happy, everyone’s happy! Their mood determines the mood of everyone in the home. When they’re …

If you’ve never seen (or heard) a TED Talk before, you are seriously missing out. TED is a nonprofit organization that is completely dedicated to the spreading of ideas. Their talks, …

I’m that mom at the park. The one who’s on her phone as her children repetitively hop up and down the playground steps, sliding down the tunnel slides between each …

“Parent the adult you want them to become, not just the child they are now.” –Stephanie Shott Parenting is hard work. There are so many things we are expected to …

“Wherever you are, be all there.” –Jim Elliot One of the hardest things I have found about motherhood is being present. I’ve had dozens of jobs, but being a mom …

Special needs is a “label” that’s hard to navigate. Children were all created to be unique, yet they have to fit into a box that society has designed as the …

For the older generations, graduating from high school was the first step into the real world. You went to college, moved out of your parent’s home and started making a …

Growing up, life felt good and safe. I had freedom to explore my backyard and hung out with friends without adult supervision. The internet was around, but it wasn’t the …

Unless you’re a parent that has to travel often for work, finding the time, money, and willpower to take a trip without your kids can feel almost impossible. On the …

I’ve been thinking a lot about my age lately, and it probably has something to do with the fact that I’m officially in my mid-30’s. I’m at the age where …