Parenting Wisdom

Most of us have heard the term Helicopter Parent; they are the parents who are quick to rescue their children for the littlest things, sometimes even going as far as completing homework or other tasks to ensure their kids...

My firstborn recently turned one and it left me feeling equally excited and sad at the same time. I am so proud of our little squish and it really has been a whirlwind as these months have flown by. As...

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 is a time to celebrate...

As moms, we know the challenges we face each day grow as fast as our children do. Life becomes less predictable each day. Our responsibilities grow as we stretch our time and our energy thinner and thinner. Even on...

We have all heard of empty nest syndrome, when your children graduate and move out of the home. But, what about just before that stage— when your kids are in their teens, having increased independence and craving freedom to become...

Do you have an empathetic child who is a friend to everyone? I do! Ever since he was a toddler, we could tell that my second son (P) was just wired different than his peers. We say he is an old...

Our oldest child has been begging us to get his first cell phone. So, we've been working out all the details, so we feel prepared. We have been asking ourselves questions to determine if our child is ready to take...

As an Elementary School Media Specialist (a.k.a. School Librarian), I have the privilege of being surrounded by children’s books every day. I also have the responsibility to research, purchase, promote and read a variety of books to my students....

Have you ever had a moment as a mom that you were less than proud of, embarrassed by, or struggle with later? I mean really struggle with later. News flash: We are not perfect. Some of these moments are, in my...

A stress-free morning routine sounds like a dream, right? No more screaming... Hurry up! Or, at least that's the hope. When my first child was 2 months old I vividly remember preparing to go back to work and the stressful feeling that consumed...