Any Moms losing their cool factor? It hurts less if you never had it to begin with. A few years ago I learned that my personality type is most likely to catch fashion trends...on their way out. … [Read more...]
Parenting an Easygoing Child? Empower Them With This Important Phrase
Inside: A simple tip to ensure our easygoing child still expresses what they are feeling, and is heard and understood. Parenting an easygoing child can be, well, fairly easy. Remember … [Read more...]
Why Parenting Teenagers is Challenging – And Exactly Like Having a Mammogram
I recently asked a group of moms what word they would use to describe parenting teenagers. The number one answer? Parenting teens is challenging. Know what else is challenging? Having a … [Read more...]
Miracle Baby with Spina Bifida: One Step at a Time
Beth's face was peaceful as she rubbed her belly and shared solemn news of this pregnancy with me. Her third little one was expected to face serious obstacles including spina bifida and hydrocephalus. … [Read more...]
Moms and Sons: Respect is the Secret Sauce
Moms and Sons. Whether we are snuggling our baby boy, or asking our teenager to open the jam jar, relationships between Moms and sons are precious. We bawl through Munsch's Love You … [Read more...]
Dear Mom: What to Do When You Want to Hide
I like to dance naked. This could have been a sweet whisper made by my four-year-old privately in the safety of our home. Except it wasn't. It was his cheerful declaration to a room full of … [Read more...]