Tag: parenting
Making Memories — Family Game Night
One of my family goals for this year was doing a weekly family game night. My kids are 5, 4 and 2, so I...
A Love Letter for Nashville
Lately, it seems like everyone in Nashville moved here from somewhere else. The latest census estimates show Nashville has likely surpassed Memphis as the...
Our Daughter’s Cleft Lip :: Birth Defects Prevention Month
On April 17, we welcomed our daughter Charlotte into the world. During my entire pregnancy, I was convinced that she was going to be...
Something’s Gotta Give! Living Life in the Chaos of Reality
Over the weekend, I discovered an unused block of mozzarella cheese tucked in behind the resealable sandwich bags. A few minutes later, my husband...
New Year’s Eve — With the Kids
Remember those New Year's Eves spent counting down to the new year with a champagne flute in one hand, loud music blaring from the...
When Your Child is Scared of Santa
Our soon to be three year old is scared of Santa. Terrified might actually be a more fitting description. The past two years, her Santa...
Family Reboot — When Your Family Needs a Fresh Start
My children and I recently went through a few weeks in which fighting and unkind words reigned. All relationships in our home were strained....
Public Displays of Adoption
I have two incredible children through adoption. I could not love them more even if I had given birth to them. In fact, I am...
Bringing it Back to the Basics: A Lesson in Respect
When I was a child, I had a healthy fear of my parents. I wasn’t afraid of them in a bad way. Instead, I greatly...
10 Ways Your Kids Can Participate in #GivingTuesday
According to Volunteer #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving...