Someone posed a question to single moms the other day asking, "How do you do it?" My answer was, "What choice do you have?" It's the truth. You just do it.
Most of you, if you're familiar with my writing,...
Attachment parenting always made sense to me, mostly because, what’s the alternative? Not attaching to my kids? There is no way I can NOT be attached, plus it is a nice name. It evokes cuddles and crafts, and conveys...
Father's Day without dad can be rough.
We've all seen the reunion videos of moms and dads who have been away finally coming home and surprising their kids. In fact, some of us, right here in Columbia, know exactly how...
I know it's now May, but lately, I've been reflecting on the month of March.
March has always been a month that represents new beginnings for me. The days gradually become longer as signs of life begin to emerge from...
Dear Fellow Working Parents:
Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed? I know I am.
I am seeing blog posts, Facebook and Instagram posts, e-mails from teachers and other educators, all with tons of free learning at home ideas or optional-ish learning...
As we approach summertime, you may be thinking of warm weather, traveling, dips in the pool, and potty training. Wait. Potty training?! Yep! Believe it or not, summer is a popular season to make the big switch. So much...
There’s just something about those long summer days that make us want to stay up late and enjoy the sights and sounds of sweet summertime. Back-to-school time always brings along a little bit of anxious anticipation and excitement. Sometimes,...
My son is nearly five, and countless times each day I tell him to be quiet, to stop talking, to slow down, to listen. He shares his dreams, his imagination, his loves, his heart, his fears, and his questions....
{In honor of Father's Day, we are handed over our computer to a local dad for his unique perspective on parenthood. Read along to find out why we are so very thankful for this awesome Dad!}
With three boys in the...
I posted on my personal blog a few weeks ago about how our son has started staying up later at night. This whole nap time thing at school is affecting his nighttime schedule and thus, it's affecting me. Not...
On #NationalSiblingDay (April 10), my social media feed was so busy. I loved seeing pictures of my friends with their brothers and sisters (and pictures of all their kids). BUT, I am an only child and I have an...
I can hardly believe my twin daughters are turning 10 this month. It blows my mind that my babies have grown so much (in fact my youngest “baby” is now 4), and that I have been parenting for a...
Before I had children, I was always a little sad about the end of Daylight Savings Time every fall. Going to work and leaving work in the dark always seemed a little depressing. Turns out, many adults feel the...
The perfect family babysitter. Their names and identities are protected like people in the witness protection program because we don't want our neighbor to "steal" them. If we could, we'd officially draft them onto our "team" with non-compete clauses....
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...
