Keeping Your Big Kids SAFE While They Are Home Alone
I think allowing them to be home alone for periods of time is beneficial. They need to be challenged and have responsibility....
When Your Heart’s Not In It
The reality is, I'm not a robot. I cannot function at 110% every day or even half of every day. And maybe that's ok. Maybe sometimes, showing up is enough....
The Alexandria Chain of Lakes Part I: Best Places to Eat
Sometimes our food memories are made eating out and my family has it's favorite spots when staying at our cabin on Lake Carlos, located on the Alexandria Chain of Lakes....
My Mom-Caregiver Extraordinaire!
My mom is not just MY caregiver, she is EVERYONE'S caregiver. She serves people with her whole heart, and she does it joyfully. ...
Why I Booked a Trip Just for Me
I did things I’ve never done, things I miss doing, things I’ve wanted to do and things I love doing. I moved more slowly and mindfully....
Me vs. My Phone
We're truly in uncharted territory here with this pervasive, multi-faceted thing: our phone. We're all trying to figure it out as we go along, in this new age of mothering. ...
When the Entire Family Grieves Together
When my in-laws lost a nephew, Sam, to mental illness, his parents began working immediately towards ending this stigma....
How I Found Healing After My Traumatic Birth Experience
by Danica Buss
If you too have experienced birth trauma, I want you to know that you will never forget your experience, but you can have peace and healing....
Podcast Roundup!
I'll admit, I joined the podcast party a little late. I find myself bringing up topics from the podcasts in many conversations with friends and colleagues....
Navigating an Egg Allergy
by Colleen
For her first birthday, I ordered an adorable cake shaped like a duck with an accompanying baby duck for her smash cake. She delighted in attacking all that sugary goodness...