3 Keys to Raising Confident Children in a Contentious World
We are now one month into Donald Trump's presidency, and it has been a heckuva ride so far, hasn't it? The world is alive with noise right now, everyone jockeying to make their opinions known, fighting to prove their "rightness" and everyone else's "wrongness." And along for the ride, bouncing...
A Confession, a Question, and a Review
Reading books with children in the house is a bit like trying to brush your teeth while eating Oreos. It's counterproductive. Finding time to read has been a challenge since I took on the title of "Mom". Where once upon a time I devoured books, now I simply nibble at stories here and there....
On Waiting, Praying, and Not Sneaking a Peek
I tiptoed down the stairs moving slowly and deliberately. Every once in awhile I'd freeze, certain I heard footsteps approaching, then resume my movement down this deviant path. I'd laid in bed for a long time thinking about this. I'd tried to convince myself that I shouldn't do it, but the tug...
I Think My Toddler is a Ninja, and I Need Your Help!
One of the recurring themes woven throughout the book I wrote with my friend, Wendy, is the idea that life ebbs and flows, and with each changing season we find ourselves facing new joys and new challenges. When Wendy and I wrote Life Creative, I had just given birth to my fourth born, a...
