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How to nurture a trauma-free environment
As a parent, I believe that one of my primary goals in my life is to raise an emotionally resilient child who can navigate life's challenges with both confidence and adaptability.
Letting go: One year of high school already gone
The Boy, my son, has only a few weeks left in his freshman year of high school, and I don’t understand how time has moved so quickly!
From chaos to calm: Adjusting to an empty nest
Suddenly, I was an empty nester and I had no idea what to do with myself.
The other Mother’s Day gift guide
All jokes aside, why is it that whenever anyone asks me what I want for my birthday/Christmas/Mother’s Day, I can never think of anything? Or more to the point, anything realistic?
What I learned when I took the time to ask, and listen
You truly do not know what someone else has experienced – until you take the time to ask.
Helping your child mend a broken heart
As kids grow up, we cannot always protect them. Heartbreak after a relationship is one of those experiences.
Learning to go out with a newborn
We knew life would be different with a baby, but we were sure we didn’t want to sacrifice this fundamental aspect of our relationship
Starting Fresh: Downsizing when the nest is empty
I recently went through the process of downsizing and moving, and boy was it an adventure! I survived, and I'm here to share my story.
Helmets help young cyclists avoid the most serious accidents
Odds are, kids aren’t going to list bicycle helmets high on the cool list.
I’m middle aged and potty-training my twin toddlers. I’m exactly where I need to be.
My sister is only two years older than me, but her kids are much older than ours.
What’s behind “I don’t like that food”?
What I have learned, at least with my children, is that “I don’t like that!” rarely means they don’t actually like the food.
