Tag: growing up

It was 3 a.m., and I was awake. My thoughts were racing. Whether it was day or night, I was constantly making decisions for my...

It's a girl's world, and we are all just living in it. From the newest TikTok dances to makeup trends and skincare must-haves, our...

On a recent Monday night, I skipped my kids’ bedtime. I didn’t miss it because I was working, which I do sometimes as a...

Growing up, I always had a dog (and a cat) and, for a while, farm animals ranging from sheep to chickens, goats to turkeys....

Over the last two months or so, I have been feeling kind of down and even slightly bored. The monotonous routine is getting to...

I met my younger self for coffee today. She was running late. So was I. Some things never change. She walked in, wide-eyed and hopeful,...

In just a few months, the high school class of 2025 will graduate, with many heading off to college away from home. Social media...

Dear Daughter, You are about to be three years old, and I can’t believe you have reached all the milestones. I wanted to write...

I'm never satisfied. I try to be grateful for all I have and am, but sometimes, I want more. Not in the seemingly materialistic ways...

Some young ladies dream of graduating college, establishing a career, getting married, having children and pets, and purchasing a house. You may not realize how...