Recipe for Hope
"Here they come," I think to myself as that familiar heat creeps into the corners of my eyes. I blink to fight them back,...
My Kids Won’t Be Home For Christmas and That’s Fine
"This isn't permanent," my attorney said, holding up a parenting plan. "It's more of a guide book of sorts until the kids can tell...
Gifts for Teachers in 2020: Fresh New Ideas
What should I gift my child’s teacher?
As a foreword, this post is not to sound ungrateful; it’s just to give ideas to those who...
Stress and Trauma, Harmony Family Center Can Help
What comes to mind when you hear the word trauma? Maybe a specific traumatic event or some violent physical harm, or maybe you’ve heard...
I’m a Virtual School Failure
I would love to write a post about how great virtual school has been going, how I have all figured out working from home...
It’s Okay to Leave the Elf on the (Store) Shelf
The thought of moving a stuffed elf all over the house, coming up with creative antics every day leading up to a season already...
I Never Learned to Cook
“You kids should know, your mom did not learn to cook from me!” said my mother, sitting at my kitchen table.
My parents were visiting...
In + Around Knoxville
Chasing Waterfalls In East Tennessee
It is that time of year to get wet and wild! The heat is rising and summer is waning. To help you beat the...


















