Tag: parenting
Dating from the Couch: Fun Date Night Ideas You Can Do...
If you are anything like my husband and I, date night is rare. And when we do get out, it is quite a momentous...
Raising a Good Man
When I was pregnant with my second child and found out he was a boy, I immediately thought of what kind of a man...
Spring Fever: Staying the Course
It’s officially spring. The birds are chirping, the grass is green, and cute little animals are digging through our fresh new gardens. There is...
Our Children Suddenly Grew: A Love Poem for My Pet Puppy
It feels like our children suddenly grew,
I think it’s because of our new Cavapoo.
We’d been wanting a pet but felt nervous.
“You’ve got kids,” they...
In Her Own Time
My daughter tends to use me as a human shield between her and other people when interacting with adults. She’ll stand plastered to me,...
Juggling Sports and Connection
Being a mom of three children, all actively involved in various sports, can feel like a never-ending balancing act. Between lacrosse practices, basketball games,...
10 Things I’ve Learned in a 10 Years of Parenting
My oldest son recently celebrated his tenth birthday. As moms, we know that with every birthday our kids celebrate, it’s “Oh my gosh, they’re...
I Still Cry For My Mom
This is going to be hard for me to write.
It’s hard for me to admit.
Anyone who knows me says that I keep a wall...
Presence is a Present
My relationship with my son is changing. He’s my best friend, and I probably give him more kisses than anyone in the family. He...
In Defense of Using “A Leash” With My Toddler
I recently took my almost 2-year-old son to our town’s street fair. Since my husband was at work, and my son could be hit-or-miss...










