Tag: parenting
6 Easy Ways to Raise Creative Kids
We were running late. My threenager was in her room picking out an outfit for the day (aka playing with her pom poms and...
The Butterfly Effect of 13 Reasons Why — What You Need to...
At this point, if you haven't heard of the Netflix hit series, 13 Reasons Why, you may be living under a rock. That being...
Why I Chose To Homeschool My Kindergartner
Let’s start this post by saying that my intention is not to bash other educational options besides homeschooling. Instead, I want to shed light...
Parenting with Anxiety and Depression
I don't like to talk about this stuff. I've written posts like this a hundred times over the years—but I never hit publish. But let's rip off...
How to Talk to Kids About a Deceased Loved One They...
My dad was the best dad. And I don’t say that lightly. So when he passed away unexpectedly my sophomore year of college, it...
Family Planning (aka When You Think You’re Calling the Shots but...
I was five years old when Little Becky Davis edged me out for the title of “Little Miss Bonnie Straw & Hay Days.” All...
Enough with the Mommy-Shaming
I don’t know about you, but I’m completely over the mom-shaming.
Check out any comments section of any parenting article. You’ll find it rife with...
Parents — Back Away from the Poster Board! Teaching Kids Responsibility
In first grade, my son came home with a new school assignment — research poster on bats. His task? Look up some facts about bats,...
Does My Child Need Glasses?
How do you know when your child needs glasses? It's not like your child knows something is wrong. You won't hear, "Hey, mom! I think...
College Did Not Prepare Me for My Four Year Old ....
On the way to school this morning, my son asked, “Mommy, are there museums in Tennessee?” I know where he is going with this....