Short on cash? Can’t find a babysitter? Practicing social distancing? Whatever the reason, being stuck inside doesn’t mean you can’t have a fun or romantic date night at home. In fact, dating your partner even though the circumstances aren’t ideal strengthens your relationship in ways that a typical date night can’t. Instead of letting hardships … Read more
parenting
Let’s face it. Even though we all love our kids, some days we really just don’t like them. The days where parenting is tough and we question our decision to become parents in the first place. The days where our kids are talking back, throwing tantrums, refusing to eat, flushing our expensive watches down the toilet, … Read more
Exercise has been a touch and go topic for me for the past couple of decades. Sometimes I’ll get on a huge kick and get in incredible shape… and I usually maintain this level of fitness for a few months before something happens and I fall off. I mean REALLY fall off. But what’s interesting … Read more
As our boys grow older it’s an increasing challenge to find ways to bring our family closer together. Our boys are ages six and eight and this is the first year they are both in school full-time. Which means more time with peers and less time with family. They are also involved in a greater … Read more
The bad attitude was apparent the moment he stepped off the school bus… my six year old looked mad. He walked right past me without saying a word and pushed his 4 year old sister into a snow bank. What the…? As we made our way into the house, I tried to connect by showing … Read more
Parenting is definitely physically exhausting. Sleepless nights, carrying around infants in bucket seats or toddlers who refuse to walk, wrestling screaming children into their carseats after a huge meltdown in the mall, coaching sports games, and eventually staying up all night waiting for your teenager to come home! All of this I was prepared for…well, … Read more
Today, I was lucky enough to get to cuddle a squishy, adorable, and very brand new baby. I was at a Mom’s group that I attend every week at my church, and a new Mom who recently delivered walked in the door. I immediately offered to hold her baby for a while so she could … Read more
“Today is going to be a great day,” I thought. “The kids are dressed for school, they brushed their teeth, ate their breakfast and haven’t talked back once… wow! I think we just turned a new stone today,” I said, smiling at my wife. I stood there while my children continued playing like two little … Read more
As a Mom of three, I’ve had quite a few years of experience in surviving the toddler years. I say surviving, because at times it can literally feel like you are in full-blown survival mode. Adrenaline is coursing through your body, pupils are dilated, your heart is beating at warp speed, and your body is … Read more
The brain is a pretty amazing organ when you think about it. Weighing in at about 3 pounds, the brain has over 100 billion neurons that are capable of transferring information at speeds up to 250 mph! Our brains are also very complex with lots of different parts performing all sorts of important jobs. The … Read more
As a busy Mom of three kids under the age of six, I am going to just be real with you…some days are tough! Just when you think you have this whole raising kids thing nailed down, something shifts and you feel like the carpet has been pulled out from underneath you! Looking back to … Read more
I love reading and researching. When I was pregnant with my first son, I had a stack of about 20 different books on pregnancy, delivery, and caring for newborns stacked on my nightstand. I poured over them, trying to gather as much information as I could to feel confident and ready to enter into world … Read more