“You ready to do this?” “Yeah. I mean. They can’t stay up there all day.” Deep breaths. “Okay. I’ll call ‘em down.” My husband and …
Parenting Hacks
My Epic Back-To-School Manifesto
Ahhhh, back to school. The only three letter phrase delivering more dread to my soul might be “Beach is closed.” As much I love summer, …
“Mom, We Want A Puppy” And Other Words That’ll Rock Your World
It happens to most of us before crossing the finish line of motherhood. And it usually occurs at the most inconvenient of times. Like right …
Girl, Get Your Nails Done (And Happy “Mother’s Day”)
Such is the message my best friend sends every single Mother’s Day, as we both brace for the disaster that always, without fail, occurs during …
Dear Youth Sports. You. Are. Killing Me.
Once upon a time in a suburban Connecticut town, there was a mom. A wide-eyed, naïve, hopeful mom of a football-playing 13-year-old waiting in a …
10 Things I Wish I Knew As A Younger Mom
I’ve been practicing of messy art of motherhood for a long time now. Like, decades. And just as God’s humor would have it, right when …
5 Ways to Help Your Teen Remain Close to the Lord
Raising teenagers today is not for the faint of heart. There are SO many worldly influences competing for our teen’s attention and affection, and keeping …
To The End-of-School Mom Hangin’ On By A Thread…I Get It.
For busy moms, the end of school is like finishing a long distance Olympic race. Running like animals, hot, exhausted and ready to quit but …
6 Tips For Busy Moms This Summer
I love summer. No more scrambling to get the kids ready for school. No more help with homework and crazy sports schedules. Just beach weather, …
6 Must-Know Truths for Single/Divorced Moms
There is no circus quite like the life of a single/divorced mom. I’m recently re-married, but it wasn’t long ago I found myself raising three …