Motherhood

My Nine-Year-Old Cheerleader: Finding Confidence Through My Daughter’s Belief

Kids have a way of seeing the world that adults sometimes forget. They see possibilities…

My 9-Year-Old Joined a Group Chat and This is What Happened

She could ignore it, leave the group, or set an example for kindness.

I Did a Thing Yesterday

I hope to look back at these moments and treasure it not simply as a civic duty, but a moral...

Little Moments and Lasting Memories

When I see her, I see me, even though she is a picture of her dad. She is thoughtful and kind...

10 Habits to Ensure a Successful School Year

With the return to school comes so many responsibilities. Surviving the school year is not for

Shut the World Out: How to Handle Your Child's Public Tantrum or Meltdown

This is the time for you to shut out the world, employ empathy and focus on meeting the...

5 Unexpected Parenting Lessons I Learned from Being a Babysitter

Transitioning from a babysitter to a parent is a journey filled with surprises, revelations, and growth.

Keep it on: Why Children Should Listen to the Radio

I own a 2014 Chevy sedan and that means technology is lacking severely. I had to purchase a wireless FM transmitter and car charger to...

What I am Teaching my Daughter About Group Chats

I did not think I would be here yet, but here I am. I always planned on my daughter getting her