As our grandkids have gotten older, there have been fewer and fewer times we’ve had the pleasure of hosting overnight stays. There was a time when their parents would attend evening events, so the kids would spend the night. Read More
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
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
“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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