Tag: parenting

Good Moms Don’t Coast

I’m a coaster. I enjoy coasting. If I could do what I wanted, I think I would just lay around most of the time....

Confessions of an Old School Mom

I used to say that I was a Mean Mom. It was in a joking way, but there was truth there. I felt like...

Dumb Phones, Smart Kids

If you’ve read my previous post, you’ll know I’m not a fan of smartphones for kids. There is serious danger when we hand kids...

The DIY Projects I’m Not Doing

Almost four years ago, we moved into our house. We had dreams, a Pinterest board full of ideas, and a list of updates that...
When Mom Doesn't Really Know Best

When Mom Doesn’t Really Know Best…

Way back when, before I became a parent, I can think of a handful of stand-out times when I simply did not know what...
Five New Ways to Teach Your Kids About Money

Five NEW Ways to Teach Your Kids About Money

I love being a mom of an almost seven-year-old, but there are times where the constant drilling of "Why do we do what we...

Savor the Moments When They Happen

Raising a teenager, so far, can be summed up with two words: emotional whiplash. My relationship with my 14-year-old is a sweet one. He still...