Tag: parenting

Today Marco, my nine-year-old, walked into the oral surgeon’s office for a procedure like a BOSS. He greeted the staff and waited patiently with...

I think we can all agree that no stage of parenting is easy. That said, some parts are more difficult than others. The breastfeeding, the...

I looked in the mirror this morning and thought, “Holy heck, you’ve been through it, sister.” My youthful, fake-bake glow has faded and ironically feels...

In the parenting game, it's easy to focus on the losses. There is no perfect parent, and those plays that end in conflict weigh...

"I would appreciate it if you did not compare me and my situation to that. We are different people.” My daughter uttered these phrases to...

Growing up, I remember playing on the playground "singing," a rite of passage. A literary composition, if you will. It goes a little something...

Ever find yourself dealing with a difficult child in public? The "out of nowhere" tantrum, screaming, crying, stomping their feet, and all for the...

Self-Confidence can be defined as a feeling of trust in one’s abilities, qualities, and judgment. As a mom, sometimes the reflections I have about myself...

We have two laptops in our house because our children are homeschooled and have live lessons, often at the same time. Two laptops made...

I have a saying when it comes to the number of children I have: One kid plus one kid equals two kids. Two kids plus one...