Kate S.
How To Foster Sibling Love
Siblings fight. That’s just what they do. When put in close quarters, they fight for attention, to be heard at the dinner table, and to get their way. They argue over taking turns, sharing...
Small Habits That Can Make Our World Better
One of the many challenges of parenting is teaching our children how to help make the world a better place. The world and all the people in it need our care. Many problems feel...
Moms Stop Apologizing for the Mess
Moms everywhere, please stop apologizing for the mess. Seriously. Stop yourself right now.
First of all, we are on the same team here. I understand full well the uphill battle of trying to keep life...
What It’s Really Like to Have Four Kids
Having a big family was something I knew I always wanted. My husband and I have been blessed with two girls and two boys. We even added in a dog for good luck. We...
Kindergarten Empty Nest: “What are You Going to Do With All Your Free Time?”
When my youngest starts kindergarten this year, I’ll be home alone every day for the first time in over 11 years. After a pretty unstructured summer, with only a few camps scattered in, it...
Moms Can Sign Up For Fun Activities Too!
For over ten years, I’ve been signing up my kids for fun activities. In the beginning, I was included. Mommy and Me Yoga? We’re in! Mommy and Me story time? Sign us up! Mommy...
Our Children Don’t Need Phones (Even If They Want Them)
Our children might want phones, but that doesn’t mean they need them.
Next year, my oldest heads to middle school, and I’m bracing myself for the argument that everyone has a phone. Everyone but her,...
Aging Gracefully: Can It Be Done?
I hit the 40-year mark this year, and while I'm not old, I'm certainly older.
I might still feel 20 on the inside, but my body is starting to tell a different story. Sometimes I...
Get Your Family Outside: The 1000 Hours Outside Movement
Being outside literally grounds me. The fresh air, the warm sun or brisk wind, and the trees in all seasons lift my mood instantly. I can only be inside for so long before I...
Why I Stopped Focusing on Happiness and Learned to Be Content
How often have we, as mothers, said, “I just want my family to be happy.”
“I don’t care if they are ; I just want my kids to be happy.”
Or “As long as they are...