Mom First … Professional When Able
I started my career as a paralegal at “‘the” law firm in south Florida. Our offices were located on the island of Palm Beach. I ended…
Giving: A New Kind of Shopping Spree
One of the feelings I hate is what I’ll call the after-Christmas glut. It’s a little like that feeling you can get after a Thanksgiving feast: I…
Noel Piper and Treasuring God in our Traditions
Okay, I admit it I’m a John Piper groupie. Love everything he writes, says, thinks. I’ve been like this since I discovered Desiring God. (Was…
When my Kids Take Care of Me
Last night’s interactions with my kids were through waves of mommy-exhaustion. And when I get tired, I lean towards being overly emotional, insecure, and task-driven….
“What do You Want for Dinner?”
Recently I’ve observed an interesting practice by a number of parents with young children. As dinner time draws near the parent asks the child, “What…
Thanksgiving Memories (a.k.a. Dinner’s Ready When the Fire Alarm Goes Off)
Before autism turned our world upside down, we did a fair share of entertaining. I loved filling our house with people and feeding them. The…
Prepping for the Feast
For someone who isn’t into the Food Channel or trying new recipes or buying the latest Rachael Ray cookbook, I’ve recently logged more hours than…
Relieve Holiday Stress Before it Arrives
Just the other day I was chatting with some friends, primarily mothers of young children. They were already feeling anxious about the holiday events now…
Easy, Healthy After-School Snacks
Some recipes for somewhat healthy, quick treats to celebrate the new school year: Simple veggie dip: Light sour cream; add seasoning salt (like Lowry’s), dill,…
Bullying—How Does a Mother Deal With It?
Have you or your child ever been the victim of a bully? If you are human and breathing, chances are you said yes. So, what…