Tag: Parenting
The Scourge of the Elementary School Snack
Listen, guys. This year has been rough—like, really rough.
All our lives have been upended in ways we never could’ve imagined. Mundane activities like walking...
Exhausted + Burned Out: Finding My Break In The Work From...
I know I'm not alone when I say I am overwhelmed. I am exhausted. I am burned out.
It started with working from home in...
When Good Enough Really Isn’t Enough
I cannot count all the times I have looked in the mirror and said to myself, “Good enough.” But, I distinctly remember the first...
Voting: Your Right and Your Duty
Did you know that there is a very important election this November?
The 2020 United States elections are scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2020. All...
Confessions Of A Mom: A Stay-At-Home Mom
I became a stay-at-home mom on purpose.
I had to quit my job and was 27 weeks pregnant when I moved to the great state...
An Uncomfortable Conversation About Pornography and Your Child
Breastfeeding. Preschool. Bicycle safety. Stranger danger. Moody teenagers. Deployment. Self-care. These are fairly common topics that you might come to expect here on Military...
The Sandwich Generation Unwrapped
What’s your favorite sandwich? I love a good panini filled with roast beef and cheddar cheese, maybe a little tomato and avocado. Yum! Drooling...
The Great American: A Better Country Starts at Home
A couple of years ago, I was privileged to work with a very inspiring group of young people. They were committed to making positive...
Controlling the Chaos: Children and Chores
Kids and chores. When is the best time to start?
I say now.
With more of us at home than ever, this is a great time...
Military Moms Back to School Favorites
It's back to school time! Or is it?
There is still a great deal of uncertainty on how and where schooling will take place for...
I Post Photos of My Kids on Social Media – Here’s...
In the digital era of parent shaming, gaslighting, and social media hate, people are pouring out thousands of blog posts, news articles, and social...
3 Body-Positive, Conversation-Starter Movies to Watch with Your Teen
I hate to admit this, but it starts young.
I remember the first time my daughter called herself fat. She was only 5 years old....