I discovered a neat trick to help my 13 year old boy pick up after himself. He's my youngest and I've always just picked up after him because it's been "easier". More >>

Thank you for being a moral compass for me from the time I was a young woman on the cusp of making decisions about my own future... More >>

I just listened to the call from Rhonda on 6/28/17. She asked for some witty one liner when her grown son asks her for money. Here's what I came up with... More >>

In the mad rush of jobs, school work, social obligations, and sports teams, quality time as a family seems harder to come by than ever... More >>

Whether it's a picky kidlet's palate or just that of a bored dieter, sometimes wholesome food loses its wow factor. However, usually, all it takes is a strategic tweak to make a tasty difference... More >>

...Social media has led teens into believing that you have to have a certain lifestyle more so than when we were growing up. The impact of social media on youth is now at the forefront of concern of many educators, pediatricians, and parents... More >>

Earlier this month, I had my last walk to elementary school with my eleven-year-old son... More >>

My mom (who had been a first grade teacher before I was born and then a stay at home mom) had a good rule regarding after school activities: my sisters and I were only allowed to participate in one after school activity at a time. More >>

Even though it may seem innocuous in the moment, there are certain things parents say to their kids that hurt more than they realize. Here are 4 seemingly harmless things you shouldn't say to your kids... More >>

...Although I knew my husband and I made the right choice when I decided to take leave of my teaching job to stay home with my kids, there were times I felt like my days didn't have enough 'purpose.' Over time, you showed me how to revel in those moments with my children... More >>