When I first became a mom, I thought parenting was mostly about teaching. You know, teaching your child to eat vegetables, say thank you,...
Veteran’s Day hadn’t meant much to me growing up until my own father, who served in the United States Army (Vietnam), passed away in...
I'm thankful for being seen by so many. For others to know me and appreciate me for who I am. For my children to...
One of the most beloved and frequently read children’s books in my home was “No, David!” by David Shannon. No, David, you cannot write...
My son started pre-k this year in our local public school. We are fortunate to live in a district that offers full-time, nearly universal...
Don’t assume anything about anyone.
It’s so easy to look at someone and think they have it all together. From the outside, their life looks...
It was the first week of kindergarten, and in my child's folder, there was a single page that to many would seem innocuous.
Looking eyes....
We often don’t speak of the violence that takes place in our home.
Perhaps it is because we are made to believe that doing so...
With Book Lovers Day, I can’t help but reflect on my own journey with reading. You’d think I was destined to be a bookworm....
No invitation, no new shoes, and no complaints. The wedding invitation I didn’t receive might have been the plot twist my calendar was hoping...















