Summer break has always been a bit of a struggle for me. I go into it wanting my kids to relax and enjoy their time off, and I usually come out of it wishing I’d done more to keep them busy. By [...]
“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 [...]
I can remember the birth of my first son, Dylan, like it was yesterday: the way he looked and smelled, how he felt in my arms, and how unprepared I felt. I’d carried this baby for 38 weeks and in [...]
Note: The following is a real excerpt from my 4th-grade diary. Wednesday, 2-21-90 Dear Diary: Today Sarah, Megan, Mandy and Kathleen were being real jerks. They were making fun of me all [...]
We know Easter isn't about the bunnies, eggs, pastels, and chocolate. (Well, maybe its' a little bit about the chocolate...We see you sneaking some out of your kid's basket, along with [...]
My 8-year old son's world grew larger in a filthy four-foot alleyway space. We'd spent the afternoon passing out clothing to people who lived on the street in Cleveland. It led us to this spot [...]
Are you familiar with the trend of choosing a word or theme for the new year? I like the idea and decided to give it a try. This year my word is "Awe." As everyday people, sometimes it seems like [...]
"I'm bored." No, not me. My kid. That's what he told me. He's bored. Keep in mind that his room is filled with a decent supply of toys. He's also stocked with an amazing collection of [...]
We are still in the first month of school and already I have heard, “I hate school,” followed by, “I really don’t like that teacher.” These comments make me want to roll my eyes, let out a huge [...]
This time of year always feels like a time to reset, especially where friendships are concerned. With the school year swiftly approaching, I know my son will make new friends and have old [...]
