Mother’s Day – expectations, reality, and a word of encouragement
Mother’s day is around the corner. How many moms reading this feel like you need your family to step up and make it a special
Category: Motherhood
One simple thing you can do to raise independent kids
This article is the first of a series of blogs about teaching kids to be independent from a young age. There is such a thing
Why it’s hard to keep New Year Resolutions
I’m a goal setter, and I love new year\’s resolutions. There were a few years in between when I stopped doing these, but I have
One Mom’s Christmas Eve
It’s Christmas Eve, and I have had quite the day. I love this season because it brings me a feeling of joy, togetherness, and warm
What Christmas is All About
Santa has lately become a contentious topic for many. While I am not here to start a discussion about the various points of view, I
When we do not meet the standards we set for our kids
(Photo by Stephen Andrews on Pexels.com) Do you live up to the same standards you set for your kids, and are you quick to forgive their
Are we making up rules as we go?
(Photo by Joshua Miranda on Pexels.com) I have found myself making new rules and consequences in desperation when I cannot catch my kid\’s attention. Have
Screen time or none?
My 4-year old has lately been quoting random facts to me. One day he said that if we placed a seashell at our ear, we
Do moms need to be superhero moms?
There is a notion that moms are superheroines in disguise. Somehow, they can do it all – faster and more efficiently than the rest of
Do Kids see color?
My 7-year-old started public school this year, and you can imagine my fears and apprehensions. Parents always worry about their kids and hope that their