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Sometimes we experience what we consider to be a great moment in parenting. Have you had one recently? You might have felt it after designing the ultimate family getaway on a shoestring budget. [...]

What did you used to be scared of that you aren’t scared of anymore? For me, it was the dark. I used to sprint like an Olympian to take the garbage out growing up. I remember even counting the [...]

Compliment my kid and I just don't know what to do. I've worked a long time to figure out how to accept compliments on my own behalf, but even with best friends and supportive strangers, there is [...]

  Both of my parents died when I was a teenager. Death, since then, has always been a sad familiarity to me. But a few years ago, our children experienced an unexpected loss, as well. Our [...]

Don't. Freak. Out. This has become a little back-to-school-mantra for my family lately because it seems like every day there is something new to be overwhelmed by, especially during the beginning [...]

I have a new theory about the radioactive nature of relationships. A friend of mine recently shared about how his dad was dealing with an illness that could lead to death. He added, "Of course, [...]

"Words create worlds." I wish I was the first person to state this, but it's a concept that has anonymously embedded itself into my head from several places I've read it. It raises a powerful [...]

Sometimes the hardest thing to say is "I'm sorry." (But the rest of the time it's "Worcestershire sauce.") I saw this play out at a professional football game I took my boys to. Halfway through [...]

What is Fearless Conversation?  Instead of lecturing, we will practice Fearless Conversation—“Your thoughts are welcome; your doubts are welcome.” Engage conversation in love, not fear Believe [...]

  "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 [...]