The world can be a scary place. What makes it even more frightening is that you have to send your kids out into it every day. You’re not even allowed to go with them most of the time! With the start of the school year, they have to figure out new schools, teachers and schedules...
Last summer, I wrote about the passing of our thirteen-year-old Bichon-poodle named Kisses. While this loss was painful, it was an experience of growth for our family. My boys learned about how to grieve and I learned how to step back and let them. We weren’t in any rush to add another dog into our...
I don’t remember when exactly, that my dear friend Kari shared the news that her five-year old son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). I know everything began to unravel on Christmas Eve 2015 when she took him to the ER only to discover T1D as the underlying cause of his symptoms. To top it...
Having just celebrated our nation’s independence, it got me thinking about my boys and their level of independence. In our family structure, since I am mostly a full-time stay-at-home parent, I often wonder if they have age-appropriate life skills in place. They rely heavily on me to guide them through their day-to-day life and I...
Our physical health is a cornerstone of our overall well-being. As a parent, it is so easy to put the focus on our kids and as a result, our self-care often suffers. One of the most important things you can do for your health is exercise. Over the years I have found the best way...
I recently attended a parent information meeting regarding my oldest’s son’s transition into middle school. I must admit, I am in some serious denial about him attaining this milestone, but going to this meeting made it seem much more real. In only couple short months he will be on his way. He is ready. I...
Ever since my husband and I began dating, his work-life balance has been under scrutiny (namely my own!). He has always been goal-oriented and driven. While this is part of his charm, it also has been a source of stress in our relationship. Through the years he has come a long way in how he...
Conflict with a spouse or partner is an inevitable part of any relationship. Over the years, my ability to handle these conflicts has improved tremendously. I hope my husband can agree with this last statement because if he doesn’t, we may be facing some of the very conflict I’m writing about. In all seriousness, I...
In Part One of this series, I gave reading suggestions for young children. In this post, I will focus on ideas for older kids. My hope is that you find books that capture your children’s imagination so they are more likely to keep reading. One series that got both my boys excited about reading was My...
When my boys were young, they were rambunctious. I had a difficult time managing their high energy levels as well as my expectations of them. I had never been tackled-hugged in all my life before having them. Once they entered my world, tackle-hugs were the norm. Whenever we were home for extended periods, negotiating their...
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