2020 January

Monthly Archives: January 2020

The Need for Parenting Apps: A Blessing Not a Curse

The other day I was standing in line waiting to pick my kids up after school when I heard a couple moms complaining behind...

Subscription Self-Care: A Monthly Reminder to Hit Pause

Self-care is so important in our lives, but it’s hard to do when you have children. It’s so easy to put it off for...

Miscarriage: The Fear of Every Pregnant Woman

My miscarriage is probably no different from yours... My baby was here, growing, making plans, and then - just like that, my baby was...

Free and Inexpensive Things To Do With Kids Around Mid-Michigan

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Are we the only ones that struggle to find inexpensive {or bonus, FREE} things to do with our kids?? If so, we've compiled a list of over 100 free and inexpensive things to do with your kids throughout the year. Keep this list handy for summer break, rainy days, or those days when everyone in the house is SO bored.

Potty Problems, Not Just For Boys.

Teaching a child to use the toilet is harrowing. The accidents, the time spent in the bathroom, the smells... Then, your child throws you a curveball. It...

Dear Son – I’m Sorry You Won’t Be The Baby Anymore

My Dear Son, My due date with Baby #3 is fast approaching. In less than a month, you will be a big brother. It's something we have talked about for months, something that your older sister already adores. She is so ready to be a big sister to this new baby, more excited than she was to become a big sister for you. It's you I worry about

Does Enabling Children Lead to Entitled Adults? Maybe

As a coach of junior high and high school-aged girls, I often see kids at their worst, as they navigate the tangled web of adolescence. If something doesn't go their way, it's quite possibly the end of the world as they know it. The entitlement mentality gets old fast and has me wanting to call them out for being jerks. There, I said it. Now before you get defensive, hear me out...