After a great night of Trick-or-Treating, you’re a bit worried that your child is going to eat 2 pounds of Halloween candy a day for the next few weeks. So what can you do about it?! Many parents will limit the amount of candy their children are allowed to eat after Halloween (1-2 pieces/day). Some […]
4 Ways to Make Memories this Memorial Day
For most people in America, Memorial Day is about Bar-B-Ques and Fireworks. Most of us are lucky to have Monday off of work and school. But how many of us actually take the time to teach our kids about Memorial Day and the meaning behind it? Memorial Day is a federal holiday to remember and […]
I did NOT see that coming! Mother’s Day 2018
My youngest daughter provided me with a brand new, unforgettable Mother’s Day experience this year! The day before Mother’s Day was wonderful. I volunteered at the MS Walk in the morning with my Girl Scout troop. When I got home, my older daughter had finished the laundry and washed the dishes! Then I got to […]
It’s almost Mother’s Day
As we approach Mother’s Day, I thought I would share a few thoughts about why this amazing day can be so frustrating! Don’t get me wrong – it can be a super day, too! But I hear from so many moms about how disappointed they were on Mother’s Day. My goal is to help you […]
Spring has Sprung
One of my favorite things during the Spring season when our daughters were little was watching my husband and girls start our garden. (This was originally posted in 2018, updated in 2022) They would start the seeds in small peat pots in our kitchen and nurture them until the sprouts were big enough to move […]
You’ve Got This!
Focus on the Positive Part II Last week I wrote about the self-fulfilling prophecy: “You will find what you are looking for.” So why not look for the good?! I invited you to take some time to really stop to notice all the things your child can do and some things about him that make […]