Trust: We’re Either Building It or Breaking It
We talk about trust a lot around our house. We believe that, pretty much all the time, we are either building or breaking trust with one another through our words and actions, whether we realize it or not. We stress…
I’ll Never…
There are probably many things that each of us thought/swore we’d never do when we became parents. It may have had to do with schedules or food or schools or housing or discipline or words or dress code or household…
Training
There are days when I don’t feel like doing all that is required of me as a parent–particularly in the area of discipline. Some days I am just really tired, and I think, “I only want to love my kids,…
The Importance of Fathers
In honor of Father’s Day this month, I want to specifically address dads. Dads, do you know how important you are? Do you know that every time you interact with your children’s mother, you are teaching your children how to…
The Mixed Emotions of Mother’s Day
Since this is the month of Mother’s Day, I wanted to write something about the greatness of all of our mothers. But as I sat down to write, I couldn’t stop thinking about the hard truth that the second Sunday…
Spring Is Coming
March has always been one of my favorite months. It’s my birthday month; we get a week off of school; the weather gets warmer; and things start to bloom! I have discovered throughout my 42 years of life that my…
Not the First, But the First of Many More
My adopted sons have been with us for about three months now, and they have been adjusting beautifully. There have been lots of firsts–first time for us to see each other face to face, first meal together as a family,…
Know & Go Guide
Since this is the “Know & Go Guide” for Parents & Kids magazine, I thought I’d offer some of my own “Know & Go” guidance for parents… Know when you need help or advice & Go ask for it from trusted friends and…
In Defense of Screen Time
I’ll be the first to admit that the overabundance of screens in our lives can have a damaging effect on our families. We so easily become distracted by and addicted to them, and the tendency is for each person to…
I Need to Explain.
One of the hardest things for me as a parent is wanting to explain myself and be understood by (Read: approved by) others all the time–especially by other parents. When my babies were actually babies, I wanted to be ready with…
