"Mommy, you look tired." I was 10 years old when I made that bold statement to my mother.
She chuckled and replied, "Baby that’s called...
Hopefully, the holiday break allowed us all to catch a moment or two of relaxation and peace.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works...
As of three days ago, I have a teenager. He’s thrilled; I’m nervous. He’s not full-blown into the apathetic attitude and “Mom, you’re embarrassing...
When you were pregnant, were you worried that your baby might have special needs? I was. Were you relieved when you found out that...
Providence Canyon, aka "The Little Grand Canyon," was a memorable day trip for our hike-loving family. Jacksonville is full of beautiful hiking trails, but...
While Valentine’s Day is often associated with romantic love, it is a holiday you can also share with your whole family, and it provides...
I first noticed it in photographs. My 3-year-old’s left eye would appear turned in while the other eye looked straight on. Then other people...
When someone tells me they are having a boy I smile inside. I had always, always wanted all girls, and our second was a...
The Villages of Hope (VOH) started as a vision and dream to help female victims of sex trafficking. I started by visiting programs all...
As a full-time college student and mom of four with a full-time job, I often hear, “Damn, I don’t know how you do it...
I was a nervous wreck when my wife shared with me that our next baby would be a planned home birth.
My first thought was...
"See you Saturday morning," my husband says to me Sunday evening, in a joking way, as we get ready to sleep.
But it's not really...