Grandma’s Day Out at the Movies

Grandma’s Day Out at the Movies

If I had a magic wand, I would use it to connect with our grandkids whenever I had a spare minute. I think about them each day and am always curious about what class they’re in, what book they’re reading, which friend’s company they’re enjoying, etc. Read More

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What We’ve Learned Together This Year

What We’ve Learned Together This Year

This marks the last week of our oldest daughter’s freshman year. While at a graduation ceremony this past Saturday, I couldn’t help but think…in three short years, she will be walking across the stage receiving her diploma. Read More

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Thank Goodness Kindergarten Is Over

Thank Goodness Kindergarten Is Over

I hate to say it, but thank goodness kindergarten is over! This year has been rough to say the least. As I have mentioned before, Cohen has always been my good kid. He is caring, respectful and super helpful. But this year, something changed—and not for the better. Read More

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13 Reasons Why: A TV Series About Suicide & An Important Reason to Talk to Your Child About Suicide Prevention

13 Reasons Why: A TV Series About Suicide & An Important Reason to Talk to Your Child About Suicide Prevention

On March 31, 2017, Netflix launched 13 Reasons Why (13RW), a TV series based on a popular novel of the same name. The series is a fictional story and cautionary tale of a young girl’s suicide that covers many other sensitive topics, including teen bullying, rape, and assault. Read More

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Social Media Parenting: How to Raise Responsible Digital Users

Social Media Parenting: How to Raise Responsible Digital Users

It was 1996, the first time I remember logging on to the internet. For some of you, you may remember the dial tone ringing as the computer tried connecting to the internet. Read More

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How Can I Help My Teen Deal with Stress Effectively?

How Can I Help My Teen Deal with Stress Effectively?

Stress is a part of our daily lives. As a parent, it might be heavy traffic on the way to and from work, the demands of being a good parent, the need to get that next raise at work, pressure to pay the mortgage and more. Read More

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Mom, Is the Easter Bunny Real?

Mom, Is the Easter Bunny Real?

The Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy—these are just some of the lies we tell our children. Most children are raised to believe that their parents know best. Are we actually Pinocchio parenting or lying? Read More

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Interview with My Granddaughter

Interview with My Granddaughter

Not long ago, our oldest granddaughter called requesting an interview with me for a school project. Before I even thought about it, I said yes. We are notorious for saying “yes” to our grandkids without first getting all the details. Read More

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Helping Kids Understand Saving vs. Spending

Helping Kids Understand Saving vs. Spending

“Please, Mom. I want to buy book!”

“Dad, do you have $10?”

“You buy everything for the sisters and nothing for me ever!” Read More

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We Don’t Know What Lies Ahead

We Don’t Know What Lies Ahead

This past weekend, my husband and I traveled to Dallas, Texas to join in the baptism celebration of our new grandniece. As always, the visit to Dallas was too short but filled with laughter and lots of love for family. Read More

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Lessons from the Passenger’s Seat

Lessons from the Passenger’s Seat

I cannot relate to wanting to drive. I waited one week after my sixteenth birthday to get my license. My parents gave me a car for Christmas one year, and I was upset (no lie) that I didn’t drive the car for months. Read More

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Is It Possible to Eat Healthy on a Budget with Kids?

Is It Possible to Eat Healthy on a Budget with Kids?

No caffeine, no alcohol, no dairy, no gluten, no processed foods, no refined sugars and no eating after 7 p.m. I decided it was time to challenge myself and start the 10-Day Shred. Read More

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