In a world that is quickly losing the art of manners, it is important to teach your children how to handle themselves in all social situations, especially when it comes to cell phone etiquette and communication.
When I was growing...
It’s the season of giving thanks, y’all!
How’re you doing with it?
I’ll be honest – I’m being challenged a little bit – teens and tweens can test even the most grateful person that ever lived. But as we approach Thanksgiving,...
I have always been jealous of baby whisperers. I was not one. I will never be one. I truly love a newborn, but I was never good with them. It’s probably because I’m a little on the high-strung side....
While teenage pregnancy rates are declining, teenagers still get pregnant. Just two weeks ago I sat in an OB/GYN office across from a pregnant high school girl. I couldn't help but hurt for her while I thought back to...
My son turned 13 a few months ago and his behavior is spiraling out of control. Like a lot of parents of teenagers, I am at my wits end and don't know what else to do.
Last month during a...
No one will ever call me OCD and I am okay with that. Teaching my daughter to drive, however, has brought me as pretty close to this level.
I don't know that anything quite prepares you for the moment when...
In my last article, I wanted to give a solid foundation of what bullying is and what it isn't. I discussed the difference between bullying and conflict/confrontation, and how social expectations of male behavior produces a culture of acceptance.
This...
I have three busy, growing, active children. Right now, they are ages eight, six, and five. When they were all small, it was easy to find inexpensive places for us to hang out and meet old friends or hope to...
My daughter is an August 27 baby. That means she could go to kindergarten in August if she wanted.
There is NOTHING more I would love than giving myself a $640 a month pay raise by ditching daycare in May...
I remember being eight years old and standing outside a Publix in the sweltering Florida heat. I was trying to work up the courage to ask,
"Would you like to buy some girl scout cookies?"
For a shy little girl, this...
The children line up at the front of the room in preparation for the daily march to the cafeteria for lunch. They are excited and eager to eat and socialize with their friends. In the middle of the line,...
Here we go again... yet another reminder that time flies and your kids grow up so fast. I didn’t realize it until after the fact.
My oldest turned 11 a few months ago and asked if I would have lunch...
I have a very special bond with my son. I was a teenage mom - and a single mom - and for many years it was just the two of us. We relied on one another. We did a lot of...
This past week I went to a resort in Myrtle Beach with two of my kids and my parents. One child was old enough to ride the waterslide but the other one was too little. I was glad one of them...
In + Around Columbia
Let’s Hit the Trails :: Top 10 Kid-Friendly Hiking Spots Around...
The Midlands is home to a surprising number of family-friendly hiking trails. This fun, inexpensive, and educational hobby is a great way to wear...
