Supporting children when a parent has cancer or another serious diagnosis When a parent is diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness, the entire family is affected — especially children. While adults often focus on treatment plans, appointments, finances, and caregiving, children are quietly processing fear, uncertainty, and…
In a world where screens are everywhere—classrooms, restaurants, even the backseat of the car—it can feel almost impossible to set limits on technology. Tablets are convenient. They’re quiet. They give us a break when we need it most. But in our house, tablets during the school week are…
Let’s be honest… if moms had performance reviews, we’d either be getting promoted to CEO of Everything or put on a “performance improvement plan” by 9:07 a.m. Because motherhood? It’s a full-time job… with overtime, no PTO, constant interruptions, and tiny humans who act like middle management but…
Spring is here—which means longer days, warmer weather, and the perfect opportunity to get your kids off screens and back outside. Sounds great in theory… until the complaints start: “I’m bored.”“There’s nothing to do.”“Can I just stay inside?” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The good news?…
Before I had kids, I was the perfect parent… in theory. I had opinions. Strong ones.My kids would eat organic meals, never watch too much TV, always say “please” and “thank you,” and absolutely never throw tantrums in public. And then… I had kids. Now? Let’s just say…
There’s something about kids—their honesty, their curiosity, their complete lack of a filter—that can stop you dead in your tracks and make you question… well, everything. Not in a dramatic, existential crisis kind of way (although sometimes, yes, that too), but in a wait… what? kind of way….
There’s a kind of exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix. It’s not just from early mornings, late nights, or the constant movement of motherhood. It’s deeper than that. It’s the kind of tired that sits in your bones, lingers in your thoughts, and shows up even when you technically…
In a world that can sometimes feel divided, one of the most powerful things we can teach our children is empathy—the ability to understand and care about the feelings and experiences of others. Alongside empathy comes inclusion, which means welcoming people for who they are, even when they…
Severe weather can happen quickly and unexpectedly. Tornadoes, powerful storms, and damaging winds can be frightening for adults—let alone children. Preparing your kids ahead of time helps reduce fear and gives them the confidence to know what to do if bad weather strikes. The goal isn’t to scare…