Feeling Overwhelmed? Consider This…
Recently we moved from the house where we’d lived for nearly 35 years. You can imagine the stuff that five kids and two parents had collected…
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Honoring Your Parents
My mother, Jean Peterson, laid a strong foundation for the woman I am today. To honor the investment that she has made in me and…
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Going Crazy
Every once in a while when I put my sunglasses on, I pretend my sage colored minivan is a shiny black Escalade fully loaded, with…
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Beautiful Mess
“I am a mess” are words I have uttered more times than I would like to admit. Do you feel me? If you are a…
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To Sleepover, or Not to Sleepover: That Is the Question
At the Gresh home, it seemed like last summer was sleepover season. And with Pinterest providing a plethora of picture-perfect inspiration, it’s unlikely that this summer…
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Stepping Up— Simple Ways To Help Others On Mother’s Day
Do you know someone who is dreading Mother’s Day ? The commemorative celebration filled with flowers, joy, and appreciation can turn into a trigger of…
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My Mature Mom Moment
Rachel, my daughter with autism, adheres to routine. Her favorite activity is riding the school bus, which is not available on Saturdays. She didn’t get…
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From a Father to a Daughter
Those of you who have daughters know the awe-inspiring beauty of seeing your little girl’s face for the first time. Every soft hair, every skin…
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3 Things Bedtime Taught Me About My Anger
Have you ever wondered how many different ways you can tell a 7-year-old and two 5-year-olds “no” and to “stay in the bed”? I’ve often…
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Chameleon Mom
“Please close our foster home…” These were very painful words to type. The decision to close our home to fostering was far harder to make…
