Tag: parenting

When I was younger, the idea of becoming a mom felt foreign to me. I thought that I would be a different type of...

Have you ever had one of those days where you ask yourself this—repeatedly—and start mentally counting down the minutes until bedtime? Same. And let’s...

Be grateful! Show gratitude! Express gratitude! While these concepts are critical for everyone to grasp, children may need to see and experience gratitude in...

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...

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....

When I was pregnant with my first child almost seven years ago, I read all the pregnancy and parenting books. I felt prepared! I...

The start of a new school year brings excitement. There’s fresh supplies, new friends, and a chance to learn and grow. However, for many young...

When it comes to screen time, I know I’m going against the grain. While other parents are setting timers, taking away devices at night,...

Anyone with high school kids will have heard that junior year is tough. I’m still recovering from my daughter’s experience three years ago. Just...

In our hyper-connected world, children are growing up with access to the entire internet and everything that comes with it. As a parent, you...