Learning from the legacy of my parent's marriage, and growing because of it, I can both honor and further fortify their love- and perhaps make one of my own.
When postpartum depression and anxiety bring you to your knees, how do you decide if you want to have another child, or if it's time to let go of a dream?
The best holiday memories often have little to do with the actual presents. The excitement is in the build-up- full of togetherness, fun, and tradition.
The best way to help our children navigate social media and technology is through explicit instruction of our expectations for their behavior in this realm.
Time, like money, is a precious and finite commodity. And since there's no way to give everything full attention all the time, stop being so hard on yourself.
Like adults, kids are people who disagree, argue, and get their feelings hurt. Instead of expecting to prevent it, we can give them tools for handling it.
There's a lot to keep track of in the throes of parenting- meetings, sports gear, birthday parties, and stuffed animals. These shortcuts can help save some sanity.