I guess I should have known better when we accidentally started rescuing cats, even though I’m allergic (another story for another time). Not every teeny tiny kitten is going to make it.
After we got Tipsy and then rehomed this...
Wow! I can't believe we've come to the last installment of this bullying series. Over the course of the last two weeks, I have endeavored to differentiate between bullying and conflict/confrontation, explore how a culture of acceptance is created,...
It's 10,000 degrees outside in Columbia right now, which makes it the PERFECT time to log some quality time at the library, or cuddle up with some iced tea and a stack of great books at home! While we...
Ah, October. Finally, the temperatures have dipped to make outdoor activities slightly more bearable than they were a month ago. In addition to milder days spent at the zoo, the park, and the Riverwalk, October also means fun seasonal...
My son was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) when he was in kindergarten. Looking back, I wish I would have explored other holistic routes first rather than choosing medication. As a young, 20-year-old parent, I did exactly what...
When it comes to our children, we want what is best for them. That's why I get so frustrated every time I hear someone say, “Oh, your child will get there on his own time.” Not only does this...
There's nothing like officially becoming that mom while your child runs out of the library with only one shoe on. Never fear, mamas of tiny manic terrors, you're not alone in your battle! The struggle is real. I too have one...
The other day I saw a friend for the first time since having my baby. After the obligatory congratulating and cooing, he asked, "So how's motherhood? Loving every minute of it?"
For the past nine and a half months, whenever...
Many parents give their children phones and/or tablets as gifts. Or, just because. When we give them these devices, we are usually thinking they will enjoy playing games with friends online and talking/texting with their friends on their device....
Not long ago in a land just like this
There were two little girls who were on the nice list.
They both wrote to Santa, so heartfelt and real
And all his deliveries were met with a squeal.
Every morn in December they'd...
Over the years, Valentine's Day has become another, in my opinion, opportunity for social media spoiling. So, instead of loading the kids down with cheap candy and breakable plastic, let's look at a few other things to give this...
I just got back from an unexpected trip to visit ailing family, and I learned a thing or two about traveling alone with a 1-year-old.
Expectations
Although I knew it was going to be difficult, I was still excited for my...
It's the most wonderful time of the year. There are holiday parties, decorating, shopping, cooking, and lots of changes all around as we celebrate traditions and consume richer food than we may normally do otherwise. Even the music we...
It's that time again for many Midlands students and we're wondering - do you reward good grades at your house? We don't usually, but we do head to Krispy Kreme, with that special print out in hand, to take...
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