Tag: Parenting
Why I Love The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel … But Also, Who...
As a working mom of three kids under five, I don’t get a lot of opportunities to watch television, but when I do, I...
Neurosurgeon? Hostage Negotiator? How To Use Your Mom Skills To Get...
Years of being a military spouse and now a stay-at-home mom have left my career history full of gaps and have made my résumé what...
When the Kisses Begin to Fade
Every night at bedtime my 5-year-old and I have a special routine. It's a routine he started one night. He gives me a big...
Raising Teenagers: A Balancing Act
It usually starts the same way. The lipstick is too dark. That crop top is not appropriate for school (sometimes not even the living...
Parenting: For the Hard Times, Get a Dog
After having three kids and being parents for ten years, my husband and I adopted a puppy. He is the cutest little 4-pound mixed...
Teaching Kindness When The World Seems Unkind
This past year, our country saw so many mass shootings; we had a very contentious confirmation process for a new Supreme Court Justice along...
Why Don’t We Celebrate “Normal”?
Recently, when I was in line at the grocery store, I picked up a magazine that boasted "Person of the Year" on the front...
What To Teach Your Kids about Children With Special Needs
Dear Moms,
During this season of Thanksgiving, I would like to encourage you to talk to your kids about something that may not be a...
Old Wives’ Tales: Having Babies After 35
Carrie Underwood came under criticism in 2018 for remarks she made during an interview with Redbook. When asked if she wanted a large family,...
Consequences: Don’t Speak What You Won’t Serve
When I was growing up, I had a bit of an attitude. I was assertive (insert stubborn) and knew what I wanted (still do)....
October Book Club: Girl, Wash Your Face!
Have you heard of this month's book? A book that everyone claims is a "must" read? A book that seems to pop up in...
What I Learned When I Met a Kid I Didn’t Like
I once heard someone say, “Kids are like farts, you only like your own.”
It’s disgusting, kind of funny, and sometimes a little true. However,...