the “right” parenting style, and is yours working?
We jokingly call this new episode “How to Control Your Kids,” but tune in to hear some thoughts on control, parenting styles, how our parents do it, how we do…
We jokingly call this new episode “How to Control Your Kids,” but tune in to hear some thoughts on control, parenting styles, how our parents do it, how we do…
My parents have always pointed out that there’s no instruction manual when you pack up that tiny newborn in that seemingly gigantic carseat and drive away with them from the…
Each year at the Turkey Trot I think about how my sister-in-law Kara has made an imprint on all that swirling activity. As a graphic designer, she has designed everything…
We thought only Grace was going to be able to come home for Thanksgiving. But in the end, EVERYONE was able to make it. Claire because volleyball ended early (and…
Having a “job jar” not only helps keep your house clean, it has the power to add some fun to household chores.
I was talking with Abby on the phone the other day and she was laughing about how into budgeting Max is lately. And I had to laugh myself, because that…
Teenagers are confusing. And frustrating. And tricky. But they are also pretty dang awesome. Raising teenagers can evoke a wide range of emotions — from anxiety over how they are doing, to heavy sadness when they face a challenge, to joy from seeing them thrive. It’s a tough job.
Depending on what stage you’re in with your family, it may sound impossible to improve the sibling dynamic because there are all kinds of variations in family relationships!
We are deep into some serious fall foliage glory for Fall Break right now (too many pictures coming soon), but I’ve been thinking, as we have been surrounded by college…