Autism and the Pumpkin Patch and the Park (aka, Why Friends are Awesome)
The other day, Rachel and my other daughter had a day off of school, so I had the brilliant idea to take them to a…
The other day, Rachel and my other daughter had a day off of school, so I had the brilliant idea to take them to a…
Let’s volunteer! You know the old saying, “It is better to give than receive.” For many families, the best gifts they can give is the…
It’s the season of releasing our children into the hands of teachers and caregivers. And it can be frightening! We have so little control over…
My three-year-old girl wears her play tutu about three days a week: sometimes under her dress (she loves dresses, too), sometimes over; sometimes to the…
A recent diagnosis of cancer brought the merry-go-round of my life to a stand still. Even though melanoma seemed minor compared to other types of…
Finding creative ways to reach into our children’s hearts is always a challenge for parents. And it’s the heart and mind we want to influence…
Girls, it’s almost Valentine’s Day. And let’s face it, a lot of our husbands think it’s a Hallmark advertising day, and it bogs them down….
Do you think words are powerful? Although they usually come free of charge, too many, too few, the wrong words at the wrong time, or…
My husband is on Facebook. It was an affront to our 23-year-old daughter when he joined, and she let him know he was “too old”…
We have a new cold-weather favorite: Snowflake cocoa. Creamy white-chocolate bliss! I heat it and serve it from my slow cooker so it’s perfect for holiday gatherings. I…