Shar Berns
Grandparents Day: Let’s Celebrate! {FREE PRINTABLE}
Grandparents play a number of special roles within the family. To honor grandparents, President Jimmy Carter declared the first Sunday after Labor Day to be National Grandparents Day in 1978. This year, Grandparents Day...
Story of Adoption Part 1: I Am an Adoptive Mother
Adoption. The word itself brings up feelings for many people and the range of impact is far and wide. It carries many opinions, perspectives, and experiences. November is National Adoption Awareness Month and it...
Let It Burn & Let It Go
I truly believe that "for everything there is a season" and that we can learn from nature when it comes to letting go.
One benefit of living up north is that we get to distinctly...
5 {Sneaky} Ways to Get Vitamins into Your Picky Eater
Disclaimer: This is not medical advice, so please talk to your pediatrician or family doctor about any eating concerns or before adding any vitamins or supplements to your child's food.
When my son was two,...
Embracing a Large Age Gap
When we brought our daughter home, I was a bit nervous to introduce her into our household. We had become accustomed to the only-child lifestyle. The "little kid" stuff was gone; we gave it...
Reversing the Golden Rule: Treat Yourself Well, Too
Do to others as you would have them do to you.
The Golden Rule is a cross-cultural ethical principle throughout the world. We teach our kids to treat others well by considering how they would...
Feel Well, Be Well: A Guide to Whole Wellness
"No more diet games. I just want to FEEL better!"
This is the comment I hear most often in conversation with moms who are trying to make changes in their health or overall lifestyle. My...