If you are parenting a teen, you’re probably worried about high school graduation, college readiness, and preparing your teenager to thrive in college. I’ve been praying to know how to best support my daughter as she navigates the transition between being a child and an adult, and the anxiety, excitement, and uncertainty of it all. …
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I’ve been getting better news about baby lately and I’m feeling better emotionally, though my physical discomfort is almost unbearable at times. I have been using Positive Affirmations to ease anxiety and fear, because our thoughts and emotions affect our unborn babies and impact their development (no pressure, right?) and I want to make sure …
I remember how excited I was when my dad brought home a 10” black and white TV and installed the antenna so we could get two channels. It was so fascinating that I had to write a note below my homework so my teacher would be aware of this milestone! We never had a phone …
Remember when I told you we only get 18 summers with our children? It wasn’t to make you feel guilty but to hopefully encourage you to slow down, make the most out of summertime with your family, and make joyful memories that last a lifetime. We often think that a memorable Summer is one filled …
Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable. You will never have this day with your child again. The days are long, but the years are short. These phrases are so true it hurts and they can infuse so much pain and guilt when you’re doing the best you can as a mom and …
Motherhood is an amazing journey, but not necessarily the blissful experience everyone thinks it is. I’ve been so sick – the morning sickness and nausea have been almost unbearable, the fatigue has been exhausting, and between the hormones, the realities of life as a pregnant single mom and only nurturer and provider for my daughters, …
Captain Marvel is available today, and you can get a copy today with amazing bonus features and super cool packaging that is exclusive to Best Buy! Everyone knows I ADORE Captain America and I have a major crush on Loki, but Captain Marvel has definitely won my heart as my favorite Marvel character, because I …
It was 3 a.m. and I woke up in cold sweats. I had been having nightmares for a few months now, but this dream was different. I was being haunted by flashbacks in my dream, but this was something new, and so vivid it scared me – but also ridiculous: “there’s no way I could …
I think it was about 10 years ago that I ran across a simple yet inspiring poem titled “When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking” and it touched my heart so much that I had to share it with my community. A few days ago, I had a delightful conversation with the author, Mary Rita Schilke Sill, who …
Since she came into this world after 13 hours of chaos and painful contractions, it’s been my job to keep Elisha safe. She seemed so fragile and yet, her big brown eyes were so alert. She was ready to take on the world, and so eager to learn. And now it’s happening again. She’s getting …