Happy-go-yucky
I wrote my name on the sheet of paper along with my children’s names and the time. With that stroke of the pen, my twin toddlers were signed into childcare … read more
Article Category: Parenting
Playtime Party Pooper
“Mama, can you please play with me?” My 3-year-old daughter tends to approach me at the worst times. I’m prepping dinner, my hands moist with raw chicken juice. Or I’m … read more
Going for Goals
Every parent wishes that their children will have all their dreams come true. Pursuing meaningful goals that reflect our purpose is important for maintaining a happy life. Achieving our dreams … read more
Avoiding Holiday Meltdowns
It’s December and the holidays are here! It’s “the most wonderful time of year” but oftentimes unrealistic expectations of our young children can cause holiday tears and tantrums. Sensory overload … read more
Tweets, Texts & Emojis
How did we get to a point in which our communication has become progressively shorter and shorter over time? On Twitter recently there was a hashtag asking people to tell … read more
The Gender Dilemma
I recently took my daughter to the restroom at a local health food restaurant in a progressive city. As you might expect, the restroom was not labeled “men,” “women,” “family,” or … read more
Teen Parties
Most parents would agree that birthdays are a fairly easy win when the kids are young. Not without great effort and frenzied busyness, for sure, but more straightforward. Star Wars? … read more
The Candy Challenge
It’s no wonder Halloween is among the most eagerly anticipated family holidays. What youngster doesn’t love dressing as a superhero while visiting vibrantly decorated places filled with happy people who … read more
Battling Bullies
One of the biggest challenges parents currently face is how to manage our children’s access to technology. When they are young, we worry about them spending too much time staring … read more
Bad Dreams Are Not All Bad
It’s the middle of the night and you’re in a deep sleep. You hear a cry of “Mommy!” You wake up and realize your child is frightened and needs you. … read more