This is why we can’t have nice things. I join this kitchen community with equal measures of excitement and concern. I love the trendy gray quartz countertop and white subway tile backsplash. The sports...
“I’m fine, really, don’t worry about me” TO: 4th grade parents in Miss Olsen’s class FROM: Principal Smith SUBJECT: Miss Olsen is out sick MESSAGE: I will be your child’s 4th-grade teacher as Miss...
Living the dream 7:00 a.m. I wake to my alarm and think about my sweet babies toddling down the hallway, jumping in my bed, and snuggling. A split second later, I remember that I...
Have you heard about “Spoonflower?” Does it sound like this blog will be about plants? Ha, that is where I lead you down one path and then switch direction and blow your mind. No,...
“You mean the things on the Internet are not true?” questioned Alana. My 17-year-old daughter had been researching information about stomach pain on the Internet and came to me because she was sure that...
When I think about the definition of persistence, I think of this video: My favorite part of this video is that my daughter never gets frustrated at any point. Her feet slip and slide...
Family / Holidays / Motherhood
As Mother’s Day approaches, I ponder the history, intent, and expectations of the day. I decided to do a little research. Celebrations of motherhood can be traced back to early Greeks and Romans who...
If there was an award for working with the most family therapists, I would be writing my speech. Over the last 20 years, I received therapy services from eight different therapists. Each professional taught...