Parenting

Stimulating kids’ creativity is easier than you think! These fun role-playing ideas for kids can be as simple or elaborate as you’d like, using items you likely already have lying…

A few weeks ago a reader sent me a note after reading my post “Homeschooling Fears.” She asked this question: We are due for our first baby in Sept and…

For those of you who are raising little boys, allow me to warn you: when they get a little older (and I do mean a little older), they will be…

I’ve often referred to my life as “joyful chaos.” I’ve been exceedingly blessed with five children—five boisterous people who make my life beautiful. But I have one little person in particular who…

There isn’t one single formula when it comes to balancing motherhood and work. We’re all uniquely different with varying levels of capacity. We’re also mothering children through a variety of…

Am I a good mom? Am I doing enough at home? Am I even doing this whole motherhood thing right?   I think for a lot of us, if we…

Almost nine years ago, I began a new career as a stay-at-home mom.  Within six months I was ready to hang up my spit-up laden apron and fuzzy slippers to return to…

I often ask moms what they dream about. “If you could do anything and know it would succeed, what would it be?” I often hear things like: Teach cooking classes…

Once again, it’s back to school season. After the long, hot days of summer that feel like they might never end, a new school year can feel like a welcome…

I think one of the most eternal things I do every day happens when I lay my little guy in his crib. At some point with my kids, I began praying for them…