Ode to my Dad on Father’s Day
He taught me the depths of cherishing others. To hold onto the goodness of people. And to honor memories. Especially his dad. Grandpa Dean. He taught me to scuba dive….
The Magic of Connecting even when you’re far apart
En route down the canyon after Ana’s wedding our car filled up with the magic of connecting even when you’re far apart. You see, Lucy had been at her Teen…
How to Help kids be Productive in the summertime
Summer is such an incredible time to learn and grow! So let’s talk about how to help kids be productive in the summertime.
The best place to reach for Parenting Help
As everyone is easing into summer vacation, I have a few things to say. Because I know from experience that summers can be tricky. Whether it’s with those school-aged kids…
Our First Three-generation family Reunion
We were able to meet up with our whole family over Memorial Day. It was our first three-generation family reunion.
One of the Greatest Gifts we can Give our Children
One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is to provide multiple opportunities for them glean the benefits of reading.
How to make a simple chore chart
One of my favorite parenting hacks to date involves how to make a simple chore chart. The thing I love most is that IT IS SO EASY, and seems to work wonders for my kids, even today, when they’re big. I love things that take the burden off the mom’s shoulders, and also helps kids learn some extra responsibility.
in the wake of having my “big” girls home
This whole last week has been filled right up. My girls were in town for my niece (their cousin)’s wedding. So, I have to say all last week was like…
How to Solidify and Nurture the Parent Child Relationship
We all want our kids to like us, right? But the truth is the parent child relationship is about so much more than our kids just liking us. It’s also about more than discipline. Parent child relationships are complicated. Let’s dive in and talk about how we nurture these important relationships in our home.