Parenting Wisdom

My birthday is December 16, nine days before Christmas. My parents tried their best to keep my birthday and Christmas two separate occasions, but it was hard for the extended family and friends to understand why this was so...

A few years ago, when my daughter was in preschool and my son was a few months old, I was making my usual morning drive to drop my little girl to school with her baby brother tucked away in...

I have seen more than enough families cease to exist, and more than enough children without fathers to know that you are more than just a good thing. You're a phenomenal thing. When I met you, the first thing you said to...

Weekly I come across articles written by other moms bashing and criticizing what is known as a "helicopter mom" -- the overprotective parent who is too involved, hindering their child's independence. I have a confession: I'm a helicopter mom. My helicopter might be different than...

Holidays are hard when you are grieving the loss of a loved one. It seems that every tradition, every song, every festive event is a reminder of what could have, should have, would have been, if only things had been different. For...

When I was pregnant with my first son, people asked, "Is it a girl?" When I was pregnant with my second son, they said, "You want a girl, right?" When I was pregnant with my third son, they said, "Oh wow,...

The worst day of my life was December 12, 2011, when I held my 2-day-old daughter as her last breath left her body. While the doctor prepared us at her anatomy scan at 20-weeks gestation that she would likely not...

Let's talk a little about fish. They are pretty to look at, inexpensive(ish) starting out, and there are lots of ways to upgrade your tank and pet. However, fish die easily. You can't really do anything other than watch...

I've been a stay-at-home mom and I've been a working mom. I can tell you without a shadow of a doubt, I am not a good stay-at-home mom. So I work. Contrary to how I feel, my kids beg me all...

He showed up at our house within a few months after our son was born. The Tickle Monster. This unknown persona would suddenly overtake my husband and I'd become third wheel as the two of them, father and son, enjoyed (?) this...

Moms do all kinds of things for their children. We love them, nurture them, take care of them when they're sick, act as their chauffeur, sacrifice things for ourselves so that we can give to them... But then there are...

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...

I'm in a bit of a slouch lately. I'm exhausted. I'm tired. I don't feel as though I am "mom enough." So, for all the moms out there, feeling the stress, the daily grind, the sleepless nights - this...

I was in the middle of another post a when a "thing" happened here, so: plot twist. Allow me to set the scene… The Professor (my husband) and I are pretty conservative when it comes to technology (and therefore social...