Helping Children Become Superheroes
This past weekend we celebrated my grandson’s third birthday. What fun! His birthday party theme was superheroes. Read More
This past weekend we celebrated my grandson’s third birthday. What fun! His birthday party theme was superheroes. Read More
“Mom, I don’t feel good!” Those five little words can throw your entire day off the rails. Read More
Life is full of big questions, especially for children. For instance, saying goodbye at any age is difficult, but saying goodbye when you are a four-year-old is difficult in other ways. Recently, I had to explain what death means to my son, Cohen. Read More
I recently read a Facebook post with advice for a mom whose youngest child was starting high school. Read More
I’m at an age where many of my friends are becoming grandparents. Some grudgingly, others with great excitement. Read More
I am so fortunate to have my grandchildren living close to me. I know many, many grandparents don’t have the benefit of being able to see their grandchildren regularly. Read More
The Fourth of July is always a fun part of summer. Shooting fireworks, relaxing with friends, block parties, picnic food and everything red, white and blue. Read More
Father’s Day is June 21 — a perfect day to celebrate dear old dad and do all of the things he likes to do. My husband Matt is all about having good food and doing something fun, preferably outside, with the entire family. Read More
It’s summer, and for me the best time to spend with my grandkids! The days are longer, school is out and we can do so many things outside! Read More
When I was pregnant with Cohen, I was your typical first time mom. I wanted to buy everything new — from toys to clothes to all of baby’s firsts. I never realized how expensive baby items were until we started shopping. Read More
When my daughter was about three years old, she and my mother, Meme (her name for her grandma), were very close. Even though my mother lives in Arkansas, we spent quite a bit of time with her and my dad. Read More
When I had my first baby, many of my friends were also having their first children. We were all new parents together watching our kids roll over for the first time, take first steps and say first words. Read More