A Week of Single Parenting
Recently, my husband went out of town for a week. Leaving me at home with the kids…all by myself! After that long week, I now sing a song of praises to all single parents, especially moms. Read More
Small Town, Big Heart
“Small town, big heart”âthe sign said it all. The girl in the stands was holding it with pride at the last basketball game. I saw the sign, and I smiled. This small town did have an extremely big heart, and it holds a special place in mine. Read More
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The Romantic Rut
Date night? Whatâs that? The thing I replaced with “Your turn to bathe the kids” night or “I’m working late again” night. Read More
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How to Spring Clean Your Sports Schedule
This fall, my sister and mom of three (ages 10, 9 and 7) made a very bold and completely unexpected declaration. âWe arenât doing any winter sports this year. We need a break,â she announced.
I was honestly shocked. Read More
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Can Grandparents Be a Bad Influence?
Last week, I read the âAsk the Doctorâ column in the Lincoln Journal Star. I’m not a frequent reader of the column, but I do look at the headlines, and I will read the article if I think it’s a topic that could affect me. The title of this “Ask the Doctor” column was “Can Grandparents Be a Bad Influence?â. Read More
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The Gift of Travel
A parent of three, I often find myself imagining what my children will âbecomeâ once they leave our house and enter âthe real world.” I visualize the possibilities: a teacher, a president of a successful company, a computer programmer or even an Olympian. I see my children as successful, kind-hearted and loving adults who give back to their communities. Read More
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Parent Confession: I Hate Doing Homework
I have a confession to make. I hate homework. I hate doing it. I hate helping with it. I hate the mere existence of it. It started in kindergarten, and year by year, it gets worse. I already did 15+ years of it myself. Now, I have many more years of helping my kids with their homework! Read More
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Am I a Wisher, Talker, or Doer?
About a month ago, I listened to nationally known motivational speaker Mike Smith, who discussed the difference between wishing, talking and doing. Read More
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Mommy Me Time
We all have our mommy to-do lists. After dropping off the kids, working a full day with deadlines that never end, picking up the kids, making dinner, doing homework, giving baths, reading stories before bed and doing housework, I am too tired to do anything for me. I just put on my pjs and go to sleep. I know that tomorrow will be the same as today. Thatâs why I realized that taking time for myself is necessary. Read More
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How a Teacher Makes a Big Difference
Itâs hard to believe that we’re almost halfway through the school year! This summer, I wrote about the anxiety of Cohen starting a new school year. Last year, his kindergarten year (you may remember) didnât go so well. He received numerous safe seats, hated school, acted out and wasnât the kid I knew. Read More
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Let’s Enjoy Every Moment This Holiday Season
Our Thanksgiving meal has been eaten. My lesson plans for December are complete. Our Christmas tree is decorated. Everything about the holiday season is in full force. Read More
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