Before we get into this post, please note that I’m not promising “seven easy ways to mass-produce thankful children.” Teaching children about gratitude is one thing. Actually seeing those character quality...
It was a cold January day 30 years ago when a 23 month old toddler stepped off an airplane after a long journey from Seoul, South Korea into a bizarre,...
Mom Confessions: I confess that before I had children of my own, I was one of those people who looked at moms with screaming kids at the grocery store and...
As I sat in the waiting room for my 20 week ultrasound I had butterflies in my stomach. While I consciously knew that the gender of my baby was already...
Our family has been in the throes of international adoption for over 2 1/2 years. While our journey has been fairly public, and our lengthy struggle to bring our adopted...
“What kind of work do you do?” “Until how old?” “How did you get anything done?” These are the questions I most often get asked when I tell people “I...
The following question was asked by a Rochester MN Moms Blog reader: “As a mom I’m always concerned for my kid’s wellbeing. I don’t want to be an anxious mom...
Five years ago, we got a phone call about a baby boy that changed our lives. Four years ago, we brought home that beautiful, active toddler into our family through international adoption....
Have you ever been completely sucked in by a book? Have you imagined a bow and arrows on your back as you plot out your strategy for winning The Hunger...
