Tag: Parenting
That’s Some Good Mulch: Signs You Might Be Turning Into Your...
I am sure you have probably seen the Progressive Insurance commercials making fun of turning into your parents. My favorite line might be “that’s...
Sometimes the Mess Doesn’t Matter
Being deep in the throes of a PCS purge, I find myself ruminating on one -- seemingly impossible -- idea. So impossible, in fact,...
Dear Fellow Mom, Please Don’t Bad-Mouth My Child
I stood there in shock taking in what she just said. Did I hear her correctly? Had she just bad-mouthed my child to someone...
Let Me Tell You How To Parent Your Child
I was 23 years old when I found out I was pregnant. It was in that moment that I realized my baby would be...
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...












