Tag: children

A few months ago, my 10-year-old daughter came home from school and said, “Mom, today at school, a girl told me to go back...

Halloween is swiftly approaching and, as per usual for the opinionated voices of the internet, there has been quite some controversy over what is...

Being a military kid is hard! You might not have a lot of choice in where you live or what you do. There are...

The first time I remember my dad being gone was during a year-long deployment to South Korea when I was in the second grade....

Today, my best friend came to me with all kinds of wonderful ideas about helping out in our community and things my family could...

Before I got pregnant, I assumed I would continue working full time. A friend of mine said, "I'm a better mom when I work,"...

  I'm not a big holiday decorator, but I love children's holiday books. There's no shortage of Halloween books, but it can be tricky to...

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and, if you have a friend with a family member who has Down syndrome, your Facebook or Instagram...

As a military spouse, I’ve been conditioned to expect bumps in the road. Changes are inevitable, everything is taken with a grain of salt,...

This crazy life we call motherhood is a common bond that we all share, right? Yet I can't help but look at social media...

Dear Mom, From the moment I can remember, you have always kissed me goodnight, goodbye or even good luck. I have ducked, dodged, avoided and...

Like all parents, I want my son to have a good school year. I want him to make friends, excel academically, enjoy athletics, and...