This year held so much promise for celebrations across the globe – weddings, graduations, milestone birthdays, new births, etc. Then COVID-19 came along, and...
When I entered college, I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted to do. Yes, at a ripe old age of 18,...
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Ideally, they should be, but a teenager faces so many changes, physically, mentally, and emotionally that if the parents...
Summertime. Long days, the sprinkler, ice cream, BBQs, and endless hours outside with the kids. So when you think of summertime, I would say...
It’s June! For children, this is the most exciting time of year since summer vacation is just around the corner. For parents, it's the...
That title contains two things that sound like polar opposites: meditation and toddlers. One is centering, calm, and often quiet. The other is loud,...
After the last few weeks of life throwing curveballs, I've come to a decision. I don't want to be a grown-up anymore.
I've decided to...
1970 babes! This is it, boys and girls – the year we turn 50—the 50th birthday. Before we go any further, let’s get the...
Sometime in the past few years, I graduated from “mom” to “mom of older kids.” I have one in high school and one who’s...
When a child learns how to do something for themselves, they feel accomplished. A Montessori inspired gift is a simple way to foster independent...















