Tag: children
Having the Alcohol Conversation with Tweens and Teens
Did you know that it’s recommended a parent starts talking with their child about alcohol and underage drinking at age 9?
Talking to my tweens...
Tummy Bugs: The Ins, Outs, and Must-Have Items
Tummy bugs - they are so contagious. You may feel nauseous just reading this post!
“My tummy hurts” are the three most dreaded words in...
Entertaining Kids With Boring Errands
We didn’t take a big family summer vacation this year. To be honest, I didn’t plan ahead of time and the end of the...
Craniosyno – Can You Say That Again, Please?
As we celebrate twelve years post-op, it feels like we are so far removed from that day.
But it was real. The fears were...
Are My Children Behind?
When I became a mother, I never realized all of the things that would occupy my thoughts. My thoughts are 90 to nothing and...
This Was Not Our Plan, but It’s GRAND!
“Look at my new tattoo!”
This was the text message I sent to my sisters and niece. I had just gotten a heart tattoo with...
Books: Teaching Our Children the Importance of Kindness
Books are amazing tools for teaching our children about important topics like kindness, empathy, acceptance, and inclusion.
As a mother to three young girls, I...
Back to School Checklist
How are we here already? Is it really time to go back to school?
While the summer was filled with late mornings, lazy days, and,...
Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten
Time is a thief. I will soon have a kindergartner.
Certainly, I am not the only mother who feels as if they just settled their...
Understanding Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
In honor of Juvenile Arthritis Awareness month, I had the opportunity to spend some time discussing the subject with my mother. I’ve never experienced Juvenile...