Making a Positive Impact on Your Child
One moment we’re in the NICU, and in the next moment, Izabella is two-years-old. Now, I’m finding that all the statements fellow parents told me about motherhood going by in the blink of an eye are absolutely true! Read More
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More Things We Should Say to Our Kids
I have seen articles and lists created by parenting and family experts of specific things parents should say to their children. Things like, “I’m sorry” and “I believe in you” or “I’m proud of you.” I agree wholeheartedly. Our kids need to hear these things from their parents or guardians over and over. Read More
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Around the Dinner Table
Does your family eat at least one meal a day together? And I mean sitting at a table — not perched in front of the television. Read More
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10 Ways to Survive Summer
There’s nothing more exciting than the last day of school! Thoughts of lazy summer days, sunshine and popsicles fill our heads. Read More
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When Kids Say Nothing
Without fail, my son Abram will come home from school and the first question I ask is, “How was your day?” Read More
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9 Things Our Kids Will Never Experience
Times are a-changin’! It is to be expected. Our kids are growing up in a different world than we did. Sometimes that is a good thing … sometimes I’m not so sure. Check out this list and see what you think! Read More
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Letting Your Kids Fail
If I were able to choose success or failure for my kids, I would obviously choose success. But, a few weeks ago I had to choose failure. And it was so hard. Read More
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Flu-Like Symptoms
The holiday season has long passed, and I am glad to report that we all survived. No, not the parties, vacations, and dinners with the relatives. I’m talking about the sickness known as influenza. Don’t ask me which type, but do remember to throw in a dash of bronchitis, stomach whatever, sinus yuck, body aches and you guessed it, diarrhea. We certainly found out the hard way that the best laid plans don’t always go your way. Read More
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Teenage Tech Wars
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Meet Anne
I met my husband Matt after college while we were both living in Kansas City. During our 16 years of marriage, we have moved to Lincoln and been blessed with three children– Paige (13), Abby (12), and Ben (9). I work part-time as a freelance writer and editor, and full-time as a mom. Read More
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Meet Adam
Let me share a little about my family. My name is Adam and I met my beautiful wife Valerie during the first week of our freshman year in college at Northwest Missouri State University, in Maryville, MO. Read More