Parenting

It does take a village to raise kids! I am thankful for the wisdom of moms who have gone before, and who now have amazing, confident, manly sons. Sometimes I feel like the village idiot when it comes to...

I've really struggled with writing this post. On one hand, I want to be honest with those of you reading. I want you to know that you aren't alone. I want you to know that it's ok to talk...

Unsolved Mysteries is one of my favorite tv shows. I love the challenge of guessing outcomes and understanding the history behind events and legends. Mysteries engage our curiosity and desire to understand why things are the way they are....

We are almost a month into the new school year, and I’ve got a 6th grader who just started a new school. It might as well be a new country with its regulations, requirements, language, and leadership. I am...

It is back to school time! The smell of new crayons, opening a crisp notebook and color coordinating folders are some of my favorite things. I am super excited to start diving into new material with our 3 1/2...

If you are new to parenting or are excitedly planning your journey into your heart and head, I think it is best to know some things before you dive in. I believe one of the more challenging aspects of...

Is it just me or did this summer fly by? As a mom and teacher, I feel like the summers grow shorter every year. I will say though, by the time August rolls around, my crew is typically ready...

I saw this graphic for “never have I ever” things Moms may or may not have done for their kids and found “I have ever” done all of them! Had I reached the peak of parenthood and seen/heard/done it...

Before my oldest child (now entering fifth grade) even started kindergarten, I bought into the Bento box phenomenon. Why? There's little to no unwrapping, it reduces plastic waste, and the small compartments are just plain appealing to little eyes....

We like to talk about the happy side of parenting -- the fun times -- but sometimes parenting is hard. I cried today. Not the overjoyed seeing my child do something sweet kind of cry, but the this is...