August 15, 2024 The pressures of this life can be unbearable If you ever have wondered, “Why is life so hard?” then this post is for you. I don’t have these thoughts often. Most of…
July 8, 2024 Did you eat this meal when you were a kid? When I was a child, one of my favorite meals that my mom made was “oomiegoolie,” a dish that is as fun to say…
May 27, 2024 The best way to support kids with anxiety I try to live my life without regrets, but it’s not always possible – especially as a parent. We simply don’t know what we…
March 8, 2024 I love supporting kids’ mental health every day I feel fortunate to have a job I believe in so deeply. Day in and day out, I get to further the cause of…
February 22, 2024 One of our family’s favorite conversation starters How do you get conversations started in your family? Getting kids to talk is one of the best things we can do for their…
February 5, 2024 How to create a family playlist I’m always looking for new ways to bond with our teen. No one told me in advance that the teen years would be this…
December 29, 2023 I found the true meaning of Christmas Christmas means so many things to different people. I think the important thing is to find our own meaning and significance in how we…
November 22, 2023 Why toddler parents love drive-throughs Blast from the past: This post was originally published in 2012. I still love drive-throughs, but now it’s because it’s a fun thing to…
November 8, 2023 A Gen X guide to being okay with today’s youth I recently joined a Facebook group for Gen X women. It was originally called “Gen X latchkey women” but recently changed over to “Gen…
November 4, 2023 Why we STILL love attachment parenting When you think of attachment parenting, what image comes to mind? For me it’s quite literal: a mom or dad wearing their baby, snuggled…
