Are We Done Having Kids?

Are We Done Having Kids?

Growing up everyone always asked you, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” My answer: I wanted to be a mom. Sure, I went to college, graduated and got a full-time job, but I knew I was put on this earth to become a mom. 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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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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Thriving, Not Surviving Parenting

Thriving, Not Surviving Parenting

Let me break this down for you. From the time our children are born and turn 18, there are 940 Saturdays. Think about that. 940 Saturdays. Read More

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The Post-Holiday Letdown

The Post-Holiday Letdown

What goes up, must come down. It’s physics. The presents are unwrapped, the decorations are gone and Stuart the Elf went back to the North Pole. Read More

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When You Can’t Get the Perfect Gift for Your Child

When You Can’t Get the Perfect Gift for Your Child

I wanted Cabbage Patch Kids. My husband wanted Teddy Ruxpin. And there were toys like Lite-Brite, Garfield, Casey the Talking Robot and Care Bears! Read More

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Dealing with Picky Eaters

Dealing with Picky Eaters

Sometimes, I wonder if I’m grooming my children to be picky eaters as adults. All parents try to feed their children a well-balanced diet. Read More

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Routines to Teach Your Child Responsibility

Routines to Teach Your Child Responsibility

In Nebraska, we all know the weather can change in a minute. We’ve all heard the saying “If you don’t like the weather today, wait till tomorrow.” Read More

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It’s Time to Transition to a Big Girl Bed

It’s Time to Transition to a Big Girl Bed

One day after my two-year-old daughter Collyns was “napping,” I found her in her hamper next to her crib. I realized it was time to transition her crib into a toddler bed. Read More

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Surviving Blood Draws with Your Kids

Surviving Blood Draws with Your Kids

As a medical laboratory scientist, I have an interesting perspective on providing and surviving blood draws with kids because I had the unfortunate experience of performing my oldest child’s first blood draw. Read More

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The Blessing of Quality Patient Care for Worried Parents

The Blessing of Quality Patient Care for Worried Parents

If there’s anything parents are instinctively good at, it’s worrying. Before our babies are even born, we’re experts and can think of infinite things to worry about. Read More

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Should You Bring Kids to Funerals?

Should You Bring Kids to Funerals?

“Cohen, Great-Grandma has died. Do you know what that means?” I said. Read More

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