One of my most cherished dreams as a mom is that my children should be the best of friends. To see them fighting, grabbing each other's toys or constantly bickering and squabbling can be a distressing and bewildering experience. On the other hand, when my children get...
Our granddaughter bought a puppy. It feels weird to us, but we love that she made the decision and is taking on extra responsibilities. Pet-Free Beginnings Neither my husband nor I grew up with pets. My father was allergic to animals, so other than being around horses...
Happenstance. I was mindlessly scrolling through Twitter eight years ago when I came across a tweet seeking ideas for a mom in the Lincoln, Nebraska area. I sent off a direct message, and a month later, my blogging journey began. Growing Alongside Us For eight years,...
As a neurologist and subspecialist in multiple sclerosis, I am dedicated to helping patients with MS live their best lives. Many patients have questions about how dietary changes can impact their life. You will find that a well-balanced diet fuels your body and...
My 12-year-old, Cohen, is supposed to be practicing juggling his soccer ball. Instead, he’s playing catch with the dog. “Juggle,” I yell. “I’m not paying all this money for soccer if you’re not going to practice.” A Love, Hate Relationship with Practice Don’t get me...
The holiday season is always a busy and delightful one. I enjoy opening up our home to family members, their children and grandkids. Our grandkids are growing older, so several of them are seriously dating others, and we do our best to accommodate everyone. Almost 30...
As a mother, I've experienced the joys and challenges of raising a daughter, watching her transform from a tiny bundle of joy into a remarkable young woman. It's a journey filled with precious moments and bittersweet transitions, a constant dance between cherishing...
Elvis once sang about feeling blue at Christmas time, and I’m here to tell you: It’s perfectly normal to feel that way. There are many reasons why your days may not be merry and bright around the holiday season. Jam-packed social calendars, deadlines at work, loss of...
Nothing makes you feel older than listening to preteens speak. From eye rolls, grunts and slamming doors to unexpected hugs, tweens and teens are hard to predict and understand at times. They are talking slang and the meanings have changed just to keep us on our toes....
John and I are tired of taking care of the yard, trimming, planting, spraying for weeds and yes, even killing garter snakes. It’s not that we don’t want to do it, but it seems to be taking us more and more time to accomplish our tasks. We take care of all the...
I did it. I walked away from coaching the sport I love. After nearly 20 years, I walked away from coaching at the high school varsity level. And after eight years, I will walk away as a CapitalMOM blogger at the year's end. Through all of the joy and angst, I have...
The primary focus of most women is not themselves. Women for the most part are focused on taking care of their family and put themselves at the bottom of the list. It is time to change this way of thinking and put you and your priorities at the top of your list! You...
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