How to Avoid Blurting Out a Punishment
“You're grounded from all electronics for the entire summer!” This is the punishment I blurted out recently after my child had done something for the umpteenth time that I told him over and over [...]
What the Bible and a Roller Coaster Safety Bar Have in Common
I wasn't sure what to make of the Bible growing up. Aside from the huge family Bible that collected dust on the top shelf of a hall closet, my only exposure to the Story of God was the [...]
Learning How to Be a Mother in Uncharted Territory
I always knew I wanted to be a mom, that motherhood would be part of my story. I still remember the night my husband and I sat up late picking our three possible boy names and three possible girl [...]
One Dad Shares His Trick For Limiting Video Game Time
"ARGH!" My six-year-old son had his face in the carpet. "ARGH!" his younger brother echoed, copying his sibling. "What is it, guys?" I asked. "Why do we only get a half-hour for video games?" the [...]
Celebrating the Mother’s Day Mob Boss
Everyone blogs about the cutesie, frazzled-yet-put-together mom on Mother's Day. Know what I mean? "Mom's have the hardest job on earth: taxi driver, pediatrician, personal assistant, [...]
#ManyMothers Tribute: When Your Grammie Is Your Great Aunt
Note: this week, in honor of Mother's Day, we are commemorating the many different women in our lives who have shaped and molded us. We're calling them our "many mothers," and thanking them for [...]
#ManyMothers Tribute: When Barren Becomes Blessed: My Journey to Motherhood through Adoption
Note: this week, in honor of Mother's Day, we are commemorating the many different women in our lives who have shaped and molded us. We're calling them our "many mothers," and thanking them for [...]
#ManyMothers Tribute: Lessons I Learned From Cindy
Note: this week, in honor of Mother's Day, we are commemorating the many different women in our lives who have shaped and molded us. We're calling them our "many mothers," and thanking them for [...]
#ManyMothers Tribute: To All The Moms I've Loved Before
Note: this week in honor of Mother's Day, we're celebrating the many different women in our lives who have left a legacy. We're calling them our "many mothers," and thanking them for their [...]
An Open Letter From a Mom to My Kids’ Stepmother: 6 Reasons I’m Thanking You on Mother’s Day
Every Mother's Day I think back to when I was a little girl and my fantasy image of my future life as a grown-up. It looked a lot like my parents' life: happily married for decades with a house [...]
In Honor Of Our Many Mothers
Hallmark holiday. Cheesy. Best. Day. Of. The. Year. Mother’s Day has been called many things. Some of us love it. Others—not so much. Regardless of our varied feelings, though, we can all agree [...]