So 2019 is coming to a close. I can’t believe that today is the last day of the year. There were times when the year seemed to move so slowly and then it would just speed through other months. I would ...
Parenting
How to Explain Change to Kids
With the coming of fall and - here in Texas at least - essentially winter, trees are starting to change and drop their leaves. Last week, many trees were a variety of gorgeous colors - red, orange, ...
My Daughter is Just Like Me
Dear Little Miss, I’m often told from your Nonna about how, when I was a toddler, I was incredibly independent. I would often say, “My do it,” and be determined to do whatever the action was on my ...
How to have Tough Skin as a Parent
Last week someone I love and respect questioned how I parent. Whether they were or not, it felt as though my children, their respect, and their behavior was under attack. I felt a little blindsided. ...
How to Sift Through All the Parenting Choices
I recently visited with my brother during a visit out to our dad’s house. We were having dinner one night when my brother brought up the conversation of car seats. He questioned why children have to ...
How to Give Our Children Hope
Today is a day that will forever affect me and millions of Americans. On September 11, 2001, thousands of Americans woke up, ready to go to work, board their planes, and live their lives. I venture to ...